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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,073.84, 9,111.66 and 2,177.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,073.84, 9,111.66 and 2,177.34 is: 3,266.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,073.84 : 9,111.66 = 2,177.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,073.84/9,111.66 = 2,177.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,073.84x = 9,111.66 × 2,177.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,073.84x = 19,839,181.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,839,181.78/6,073.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.33

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