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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,284.63, 9,431.27 and 2,180.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,284.63, 9,431.27 and 2,180.63 is: 3,272.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,284.63 : 9,431.27 = 2,180.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,284.63/9,431.27 = 2,180.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,284.63x = 9,431.27 × 2,180.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,284.63x = 20,566,052.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,566,052.24/6,284.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.44

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