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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,114.85, 9,170.53 and 2,365.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,114.85, 9,170.53 and 2,365.76 is: 3,547.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,114.85 : 9,170.53 = 2,365.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,114.85/9,170.53 = 2,365.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,114.85x = 9,170.53 × 2,365.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,114.85x = 21,695,273.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,695,273.05/6,114.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.96

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