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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,072.57, 9,111.29 and 2,177.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,072.57, 9,111.29 and 2,177.28 is: 3,266.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,072.57 : 9,111.29 = 2,177.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,072.57/9,111.29 = 2,177.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,072.57x = 9,111.29 × 2,177.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,072.57x = 19,837,818.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,837,818.60/6,072.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.79

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