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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,073.79, 9,106.91 and 2,561.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,073.79, 9,106.91 and 2,561.99 is: 3,841.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,073.79 : 9,106.91 = 2,561.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,073.79/9,106.91 = 2,561.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,073.79x = 9,106.91 × 2,561.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,073.79x = 23,331,812.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,331,812.35/6,073.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,841.39

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