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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,078.70, 9,114.40 and 2,376.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,078.70, 9,114.40 and 2,376.52 is: 3,563.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,078.70 : 9,114.40 = 2,376.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,078.70/9,114.40 = 2,376.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,078.70x = 9,114.40 × 2,376.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,078.70x = 21,660,508.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,660,508.32/6,078.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.35

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