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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,073.40, 9,112.39 and 2,378.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,073.40, 9,112.39 and 2,378.27 is: 3,568.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,073.40 : 9,112.39 = 2,378.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,073.40/9,112.39 = 2,378.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,073.40x = 9,112.39 × 2,378.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,073.40x = 21,671,723.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,671,723.77/6,073.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.30

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