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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,112.94, 9,167.55 and 2,364.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,112.94, 9,167.55 and 2,364.05 is: 3,545.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,112.94 : 9,167.55 = 2,364.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,112.94/9,167.55 = 2,364.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,112.94x = 9,167.55 × 2,364.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,112.94x = 21,672,500.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,672,500.74/6,112.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,545.35

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