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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,174.13, 9,261.20 and 2,070.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,174.13, 9,261.20 and 2,070.13 is: 3,105.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,174.13 : 9,261.20 = 2,070.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,174.13/9,261.20 = 2,070.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,174.13x = 9,261.20 × 2,070.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,174.13x = 19,171,887.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,171,887.96/6,174.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.20

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