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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,113.85, 9,169.03 and 2,364.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,113.85, 9,169.03 and 2,364.76 is: 3,546.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,113.85 : 9,169.03 = 2,364.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,113.85/9,169.03 = 2,364.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,113.85x = 9,169.03 × 2,364.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,113.85x = 21,682,555.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,682,555.38/6,113.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.47

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