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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,287.03, 9,431.70 and 2,070.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,287.03, 9,431.70 and 2,070.52 is: 3,106.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,287.03 : 9,431.70 = 2,070.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,287.03/9,431.70 = 2,070.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,287.03x = 9,431.70 × 2,070.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,287.03x = 19,528,513.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,528,513.13/6,287.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.16

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