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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,229.96, 9,344.91 and 2,070.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,229.96, 9,344.91 and 2,070.28 is: 3,105.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,229.96 : 9,344.91 = 2,070.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,229.96/9,344.91 = 2,070.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,229.96x = 9,344.91 × 2,070.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,229.96x = 19,346,580.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,346,580.27/6,229.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.41

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