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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,342.65, 9,512.04 and 2,180.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,342.65, 9,512.04 and 2,180.26 is: 3,269.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,342.65 : 9,512.04 = 2,180.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,342.65/9,512.04 = 2,180.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,342.65x = 9,512.04 × 2,180.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,342.65x = 20,738,740.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,738,740.40/6,342.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.73

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