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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,071.44, 9,108.28 and 2,373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,071.44, 9,108.28 and 2,373.44 is: 3,560.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,071.44 : 9,108.28 = 2,373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,071.44/9,108.28 = 2,373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,071.44x = 9,108.28 × 2,373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,071.44x = 21,617,913.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,617,913.51/6,071.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.59

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