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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,040.70, 9,061.82 and 2,145.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,040.70, 9,061.82 and 2,145.14 is: 3,217.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,040.70 : 9,061.82 = 2,145.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,040.70/9,061.82 = 2,145.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,040.70x = 9,061.82 × 2,145.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,040.70x = 19,438,816.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,438,816.52/6,040.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,217.98

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