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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,079.13, 9,115.04 and 2,376.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,079.13, 9,115.04 and 2,376.95 is: 3,563.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,079.13 : 9,115.04 = 2,376.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,079.13/9,115.04 = 2,376.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,079.13x = 9,115.04 × 2,376.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,079.13x = 21,665,960.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,665,960.15/6,079.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.99

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