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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,084.67, 9,127.10 and 2,574.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,084.67, 9,127.10 and 2,574.24 is: 3,861.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,084.67 : 9,127.10 = 2,574.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,084.67/9,127.10 = 2,574.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,084.67x = 9,127.10 × 2,574.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,084.67x = 23,495,345.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,495,345.90/6,084.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,861.40

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