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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,341.23, 9,509.48 and 2,180.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,341.23, 9,509.48 and 2,180.06 is: 3,269.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,341.23 : 9,509.48 = 2,180.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,341.23/9,509.48 = 2,180.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,341.23x = 9,509.48 × 2,180.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,341.23x = 20,731,236.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,731,236.97/6,341.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.28

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