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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,466.87, 9,703.95 and 3,180.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,466.87, 9,703.95 and 3,180.30 is: 4,772.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,466.87 : 9,703.95 = 3,180.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,466.87/9,703.95 = 3,180.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,466.87x = 9,703.95 × 3,180.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,466.87x = 30,861,472.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,861,472.19/6,466.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,772.24

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