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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,078.31, 9,111.99 and 2,383.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,078.31, 9,111.99 and 2,383.19 is: 3,572.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,078.31 : 9,111.99 = 2,383.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,078.31/9,111.99 = 2,383.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,078.31x = 9,111.99 × 2,383.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,078.31x = 21,715,601.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,715,601.00/6,078.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.64

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