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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,074.31, 9,114.99 and 2,564.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,074.31, 9,114.99 and 2,564.10 is: 3,847.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,074.31 : 9,114.99 = 2,564.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,074.31/9,114.99 = 2,564.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,074.31x = 9,114.99 × 2,564.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,074.31x = 23,371,745.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,371,745.86/6,074.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,847.64

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