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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,182.47, 9,275.33 and 2,720.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,182.47, 9,275.33 and 2,720.53 is: 4,081.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,182.47 : 9,275.33 = 2,720.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,182.47/9,275.33 = 2,720.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,182.47x = 9,275.33 × 2,720.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,182.47x = 25,233,813.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,233,813.52/6,182.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,081.51

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