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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,061.77, 9,094.95 and 2,366.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,061.77, 9,094.95 and 2,366.60 is: 3,550.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,061.77 : 9,094.95 = 2,366.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,061.77/9,094.95 = 2,366.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,061.77x = 9,094.95 × 2,366.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,061.77x = 21,524,063.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,524,063.20/6,061.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.79

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