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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,071.28, 9,106.53 and 2,122.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,071.28, 9,106.53 and 2,122.26 is: 3,183.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,071.28 : 9,106.53 = 2,122.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,071.28/9,106.53 = 2,122.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,071.28x = 9,106.53 × 2,122.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,071.28x = 19,326,424.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,326,424.36/6,071.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,183.25

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