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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,074.89, 9,109.97 and 2,376.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,074.89, 9,109.97 and 2,376.70 is: 3,564.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,074.89 : 9,109.97 = 2,376.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,074.89/9,109.97 = 2,376.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,074.89x = 9,109.97 × 2,376.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,074.89x = 21,651,665.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,651,665.70/6,074.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.12

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