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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,076.63, 9,114.64 and 2,379.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,076.63, 9,114.64 and 2,379.54 is: 3,569.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,076.63 : 9,114.64 = 2,379.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,076.63/9,114.64 = 2,379.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,076.63x = 9,114.64 × 2,379.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,076.63x = 21,688,653.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,688,653.44/6,076.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.19

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