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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,070.08, 9,098.46 and 2,371.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,070.08, 9,098.46 and 2,371.20 is: 3,554.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,070.08 : 9,098.46 = 2,371.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,070.08/9,098.46 = 2,371.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,070.08x = 9,098.46 × 2,371.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,070.08x = 21,574,268.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,574,268.35/6,070.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.20

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