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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,071.22, 9,106.90 and 2,561.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,071.22, 9,106.90 and 2,561.82 is: 3,842.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,071.22 : 9,106.90 = 2,561.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,071.22/9,106.90 = 2,561.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,071.22x = 9,106.90 × 2,561.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,071.22x = 23,330,238.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,330,238.56/6,071.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,842.76

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