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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,073.44, 9,109.68 and 2,374.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,073.44, 9,109.68 and 2,374.96 is: 3,562.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,073.44 : 9,109.68 = 2,374.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,073.44/9,109.68 = 2,374.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,073.44x = 9,109.68 × 2,374.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,073.44x = 21,635,125.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,635,125.61/6,073.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.25

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