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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,076.62, 9,111.89 and 2,786.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,076.62, 9,111.89 and 2,786.91 is: 4,178.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,076.62 : 9,111.89 = 2,786.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,076.62/9,111.89 = 2,786.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,076.62x = 9,111.89 × 2,786.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,076.62x = 25,393,990.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,393,990.16/6,076.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,178.97

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