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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,180.93, 9,271.78 and 2,021.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,180.93, 9,271.78 and 2,021.38 is: 3,032.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,180.93 : 9,271.78 = 2,021.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,180.93/9,271.78 = 2,021.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,180.93x = 9,271.78 × 2,021.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,180.93x = 18,741,790.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,741,790.66/6,180.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,032.20

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