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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,181.38, 9,272.57 and 2,021.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,181.38, 9,272.57 and 2,021.30 is: 3,032.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,181.38 : 9,272.57 = 2,021.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,181.38/9,272.57 = 2,021.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,181.38x = 9,272.57 × 2,021.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,181.38x = 18,742,589.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,742,589.27/6,181.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,032.10

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