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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,181.16, 9,270.79 and 2,021.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,181.16, 9,270.79 and 2,021.20 is: 3,031.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,181.16 : 9,270.79 = 2,021.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,181.16/9,270.79 = 2,021.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,181.16x = 9,270.79 × 2,021.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,181.16x = 18,738,092.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,738,092.52/6,181.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.49

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