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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,071.16, 9,104.35 and 2,950.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,071.16, 9,104.35 and 2,950.24 is: 4,424.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,071.16 : 9,104.35 = 2,950.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,071.16/9,104.35 = 2,950.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,071.16x = 9,104.35 × 2,950.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,071.16x = 26,860,025.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,860,025.55/6,071.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,424.20

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