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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,072.44, 9,101.36 and 2,174.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,072.44, 9,101.36 and 2,174.72 is: 3,259.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,072.44 : 9,101.36 = 2,174.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,072.44/9,101.36 = 2,174.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,072.44x = 9,101.36 × 2,174.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,072.44x = 19,792,869.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,792,869.55/6,072.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.46

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