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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,073.62, 9,111.50 and 2,515.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,073.62, 9,111.50 and 2,515.74 is: 3,774.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,073.62 : 9,111.50 = 2,515.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,073.62/9,111.50 = 2,515.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,073.62x = 9,111.50 × 2,515.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,073.62x = 22,922,165.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,922,165.01/6,073.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,774.05

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