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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,069.63, 9,101.85 and 2,561.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,069.63, 9,101.85 and 2,561.21 is: 3,840.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,069.63 : 9,101.85 = 2,561.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,069.63/9,101.85 = 2,561.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,069.63x = 9,101.85 × 2,561.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,069.63x = 23,311,703.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,311,703.73/6,069.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,840.71

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