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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,229.72, 9,346.26 and 2,070.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,229.72, 9,346.26 and 2,070.40 is: 3,106.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,229.72 : 9,346.26 = 2,070.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,229.72/9,346.26 = 2,070.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,229.72x = 9,346.26 × 2,070.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,229.72x = 19,350,496.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,350,496.70/6,229.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.16

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