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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,075.97, 9,113.73 and 2,517.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,075.97, 9,113.73 and 2,517.28 is: 3,775.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,075.97 : 9,113.73 = 2,517.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,075.97/9,113.73 = 2,517.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,075.97x = 9,113.73 × 2,517.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,075.97x = 22,941,810.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,941,810.25/6,075.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,775.83

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