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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,181.03, 9,270.60 and 2,021.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,181.03, 9,270.60 and 2,021.07 is: 3,031.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,181.03 : 9,270.60 = 2,021.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,181.03/9,270.60 = 2,021.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,181.03x = 9,270.60 × 2,021.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,181.03x = 18,736,531.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,736,531.54/6,181.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.30

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