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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,020.67, 9,031.61 and 2,271.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,020.67, 9,031.61 and 2,271.51 is: 3,407.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,020.67 : 9,031.61 = 2,271.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,020.67/9,031.61 = 2,271.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,020.67x = 9,031.61 × 2,271.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,020.67x = 20,515,347.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,515,347.27/6,020.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.49

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