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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,071.52, 9,109.58 and 2,376.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,071.52, 9,109.58 and 2,376.39 is: 3,565.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,071.52 : 9,109.58 = 2,376.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,071.52/9,109.58 = 2,376.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,071.52x = 9,109.58 × 2,376.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,071.52x = 21,647,902.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,647,902.93/6,071.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.48

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