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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,072.40, 9,110.89 and 2,377.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,072.40, 9,110.89 and 2,377.27 is: 3,566.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,072.40 : 9,110.89 = 2,377.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,072.40/9,110.89 = 2,377.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,072.40x = 9,110.89 × 2,377.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,072.40x = 21,659,045.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,659,045.47/6,072.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.80

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