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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,070.23, 9,099.54 and 2,371.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,070.23, 9,099.54 and 2,371.23 is: 3,554.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,070.23 : 9,099.54 = 2,371.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,070.23/9,099.54 = 2,371.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,070.23x = 9,099.54 × 2,371.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,070.23x = 21,577,102.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,577,102.23/6,070.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.58

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