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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,174.39, 9,261.57 and 2,070.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,174.39, 9,261.57 and 2,070.39 is: 3,105.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,174.39 : 9,261.57 = 2,070.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,174.39/9,261.57 = 2,070.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,174.39x = 9,261.57 × 2,070.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,174.39x = 19,175,061.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,175,061.91/6,174.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.58

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