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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,070.88, 9,100.89 and 2,372.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,070.88, 9,100.89 and 2,372.24 is: 3,556.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,070.88 : 9,100.89 = 2,372.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,070.88/9,100.89 = 2,372.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,070.88x = 9,100.89 × 2,372.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,070.88x = 21,589,495.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,589,495.29/6,070.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,556.24

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