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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,078.58, 9,114.21 and 2,376.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,078.58, 9,114.21 and 2,376.39 is: 3,563.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,078.58 : 9,114.21 = 2,376.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,078.58/9,114.21 = 2,376.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,078.58x = 9,114.21 × 2,376.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,078.58x = 21,658,951.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,658,951.68/6,078.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.16

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