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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,071.17, 9,104.21 and 2,562.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,071.17, 9,104.21 and 2,562.76 is: 3,843.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,071.17 : 9,104.21 = 2,562.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,071.17/9,104.21 = 2,562.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,071.17x = 9,104.21 × 2,562.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,071.17x = 23,331,905.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,331,905.22/6,071.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.07

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