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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,072.36, 9,109.77 and 2,562.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,072.36, 9,109.77 and 2,562.37 is: 3,844.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,072.36 : 9,109.77 = 2,562.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,072.36/9,109.77 = 2,562.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,072.36x = 9,109.77 × 2,562.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,072.36x = 23,342,620.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,342,620.21/6,072.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,844.08

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