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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,113.76, 9,170.58 and 2,417.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,113.76, 9,170.58 and 2,417.70 is: 3,626.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,113.76 : 9,170.58 = 2,417.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,113.76/9,170.58 = 2,417.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,113.76x = 9,170.58 × 2,417.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,113.76x = 22,171,711.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,171,711.27/6,113.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,626.53

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