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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,074.23, 9,111.57 and 2,124.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,074.23, 9,111.57 and 2,124.71 is: 3,187.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,074.23 : 9,111.57 = 2,124.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,074.23/9,111.57 = 2,124.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,074.23x = 9,111.57 × 2,124.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,074.23x = 19,359,443.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,359,443.89/6,074.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,187.14

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