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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,040.68, 9,059.08 and 2,146.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,040.68, 9,059.08 and 2,146.20 is: 3,218.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,040.68 : 9,059.08 = 2,146.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,040.68/9,059.08 = 2,146.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,040.68x = 9,059.08 × 2,146.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,040.68x = 19,442,597.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,442,597.50/6,040.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.61

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