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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,614.09, 9,127.92 and 4,372.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,614.09, 9,127.92 and 4,372.08 is: 6,033.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,614.09 : 9,127.92 = 4,372.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,614.09/9,127.92 = 4,372.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,614.09x = 9,127.92 × 4,372.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,614.09x = 39,907,996.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,907,996.47/6,614.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,033.78

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