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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,076.59, 9,116.31 and 2,377.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,076.59, 9,116.31 and 2,377.82 is: 3,567.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,076.59 : 9,116.31 = 2,377.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,076.59/9,116.31 = 2,377.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,076.59x = 9,116.31 × 2,377.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,076.59x = 21,676,975.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,676,975.95/6,076.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.30

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