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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,071.40, 9,109.39 and 2,376.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,071.40, 9,109.39 and 2,376.27 is: 3,565.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,071.40 : 9,109.39 = 2,376.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,071.40/9,109.39 = 2,376.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,071.40x = 9,109.39 × 2,376.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,071.40x = 21,646,318.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,646,318.69/6,071.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.30

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