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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.06, 9,060.96 and 2,145.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.06, 9,060.96 and 2,145.68 is: 3,218.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.06 : 9,060.96 = 2,145.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.06/9,060.96 = 2,145.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.06x = 9,060.96 × 2,145.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.06x = 19,441,920.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,441,920.65/6,041.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.30

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