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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,070.32, 9,107.70 and 2,561.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,070.32, 9,107.70 and 2,561.21 is: 3,842.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,070.32 : 9,107.70 = 2,561.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,070.32/9,107.70 = 2,561.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,070.32x = 9,107.70 × 2,561.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,070.32x = 23,326,686.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,326,686.78/6,070.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,842.74

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