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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,073.74, 9,114.24 and 2,178.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,073.74, 9,114.24 and 2,178.42 is: 3,268.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,073.74 : 9,114.24 = 2,178.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,073.74/9,114.24 = 2,178.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,073.74x = 9,114.24 × 2,178.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,073.74x = 19,854,642.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,854,642.70/6,073.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.93

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