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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,068.44, 9,098.63 and 2,371.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,068.44, 9,098.63 and 2,371.02 is: 3,554.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,068.44 : 9,098.63 = 2,371.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,068.44/9,098.63 = 2,371.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,068.44x = 9,098.63 × 2,371.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,068.44x = 21,573,033.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,573,033.70/6,068.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.96

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