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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,074.91, 9,109.85 and 2,376.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,074.91, 9,109.85 and 2,376.63 is: 3,563.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,074.91 : 9,109.85 = 2,376.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,074.91/9,109.85 = 2,376.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,074.91x = 9,109.85 × 2,376.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,074.91x = 21,650,730.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,650,730.92/6,074.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.96

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