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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,071.41, 9,104.62 and 2,373.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,071.41, 9,104.62 and 2,373.11 is: 3,558.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,071.41 : 9,104.62 = 2,373.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,071.41/9,104.62 = 2,373.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,071.41x = 9,104.62 × 2,373.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,071.41x = 21,606,264.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,606,264.77/6,071.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.69

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