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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,182.80, 9,275.40 and 2,672.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,182.80, 9,275.40 and 2,672.80 is: 4,009.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,182.80 : 9,275.40 = 2,672.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,182.80/9,275.40 = 2,672.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,182.80x = 9,275.40 × 2,672.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,182.80x = 24,791,289.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,791,289.12/6,182.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.72

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