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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,074.22, 9,112.87 and 2,565.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,074.22, 9,112.87 and 2,565.11 is: 3,848.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,074.22 : 9,112.87 = 2,565.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,074.22/9,112.87 = 2,565.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,074.22x = 9,112.87 × 2,565.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,074.22x = 23,375,530.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,375,530.84/6,074.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,848.32

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