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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,071.91, 9,103.38 and 2,561.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,071.91, 9,103.38 and 2,561.76 is: 3,840.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,071.91 : 9,103.38 = 2,561.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,071.91/9,103.38 = 2,561.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,071.91x = 9,103.38 × 2,561.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,071.91x = 23,320,674.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,320,674.75/6,071.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,840.75

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