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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,071.22, 9,109.71 and 2,562.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,071.22, 9,109.71 and 2,562.03 is: 3,844.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,071.22 : 9,109.71 = 2,562.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,071.22/9,109.71 = 2,562.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,071.22x = 9,109.71 × 2,562.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,071.22x = 23,339,350.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,339,350.31/6,071.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,844.26

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