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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,230.91, 9,346.62 and 2,071.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,230.91, 9,346.62 and 2,071.29 is: 3,107.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,230.91 : 9,346.62 = 2,071.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,230.91/9,346.62 = 2,071.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,230.91x = 9,346.62 × 2,071.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,230.91x = 19,359,560.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,359,560.54/6,230.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.02

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