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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,071.32, 9,109.20 and 2,562.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,071.32, 9,109.20 and 2,562.21 is: 3,844.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,071.32 : 9,109.20 = 2,562.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,071.32/9,109.20 = 2,562.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,071.32x = 9,109.20 × 2,562.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,071.32x = 23,339,683.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,339,683.33/6,071.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,844.25

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