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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,072.52, 9,111.08 and 2,377.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,072.52, 9,111.08 and 2,377.39 is: 3,566.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,072.52 : 9,111.08 = 2,377.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,072.52/9,111.08 = 2,377.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,072.52x = 9,111.08 × 2,377.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,072.52x = 21,660,590.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,660,590.48/6,072.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.99

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