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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,341.27, 9,509.56 and 2,180.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,341.27, 9,509.56 and 2,180.09 is: 3,269.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,341.27 : 9,509.56 = 2,180.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,341.27/9,509.56 = 2,180.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,341.27x = 9,509.56 × 2,180.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,341.27x = 20,731,696.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,731,696.66/6,341.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.33

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