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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,070.15, 9,099.78 and 2,173.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,070.15, 9,099.78 and 2,173.63 is: 3,258.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,070.15 : 9,099.78 = 2,173.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,070.15/9,099.78 = 2,173.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,070.15x = 9,099.78 × 2,173.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,070.15x = 19,779,554.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,779,554.80/6,070.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,258.50

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