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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,182.03, 9,274.67 and 2,720.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,182.03, 9,274.67 and 2,720.09 is: 4,080.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,182.03 : 9,274.67 = 2,720.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,182.03/9,274.67 = 2,720.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,182.03x = 9,274.67 × 2,720.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,182.03x = 25,227,956.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,227,956.91/6,182.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,080.85

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