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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,069.52, 9,099.42 and 2,371.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,069.52, 9,099.42 and 2,371.06 is: 3,554.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,069.52 : 9,099.42 = 2,371.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,069.52/9,099.42 = 2,371.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,069.52x = 9,099.42 × 2,371.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,069.52x = 21,575,270.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,575,270.79/6,069.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.69

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