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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,040.46, 9,060.96 and 2,145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,040.46, 9,060.96 and 2,145.44 is: 3,218.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,040.46 : 9,060.96 = 2,145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,040.46/9,060.96 = 2,145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,040.46x = 9,060.96 × 2,145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,040.46x = 19,439,746.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,439,746.02/6,040.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.26

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