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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,072.15, 9,111.06 and 2,373.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,072.15, 9,111.06 and 2,373.42 is: 3,561.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,072.15 : 9,111.06 = 2,373.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,072.15/9,111.06 = 2,373.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,072.15x = 9,111.06 × 2,373.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,072.15x = 21,624,372.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,624,372.03/6,072.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.24

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