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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,071.58, 9,109.11 and 2,176.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,071.58, 9,109.11 and 2,176.26 is: 3,265.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,071.58 : 9,109.11 = 2,176.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,071.58/9,109.11 = 2,176.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,071.58x = 9,109.11 × 2,176.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,071.58x = 19,823,791.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,823,791.73/6,071.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.01

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