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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,180.88, 9,265.56 and 3,716.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,180.88, 9,265.56 and 3,716.32 is: 5,571.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,180.88 : 9,265.56 = 3,716.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,180.88/9,265.56 = 3,716.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,180.88x = 9,265.56 × 3,716.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,180.88x = 34,433,785.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,433,785.94/6,180.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,571.02

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