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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,073.15, 9,109.72 and 2,372.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,073.15, 9,109.72 and 2,372.78 is: 3,559.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,073.15 : 9,109.72 = 2,372.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,073.15/9,109.72 = 2,372.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,073.15x = 9,109.72 × 2,372.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,073.15x = 21,615,349.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,615,349.56/6,073.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.17

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