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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,074.35, 9,112.77 and 2,325.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,074.35, 9,112.77 and 2,325.87 is: 3,489.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,074.35 : 9,112.77 = 2,325.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,074.35/9,112.77 = 2,325.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,074.35x = 9,112.77 × 2,325.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,074.35x = 21,195,118.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,195,118.36/6,074.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.28

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