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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,181.76, 9,273.14 and 2,021.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,181.76, 9,273.14 and 2,021.68 is: 3,032.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,181.76 : 9,273.14 = 2,021.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,181.76/9,273.14 = 2,021.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,181.76x = 9,273.14 × 2,021.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,181.76x = 18,747,321.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,747,321.68/6,181.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,032.68

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