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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,071.33, 9,104.97 and 2,372.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,071.33, 9,104.97 and 2,372.60 is: 3,558.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,071.33 : 9,104.97 = 2,372.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,071.33/9,104.97 = 2,372.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,071.33x = 9,104.97 × 2,372.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,071.33x = 21,602,451.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,602,451.82/6,071.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.11

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