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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,072.24, 9,109.58 and 1,912.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,072.24, 9,109.58 and 1,912.89 is: 2,869.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,072.24 : 9,109.58 = 1,912.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,072.24/9,109.58 = 1,912.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,072.24x = 9,109.58 × 1,912.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,072.24x = 17,425,624.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,425,624.49/6,072.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,869.72

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