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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.07, 9,061.34 and 2,145.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.07, 9,061.34 and 2,145.42 is: 3,218.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.07 : 9,061.34 = 2,145.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.07/9,061.34 = 2,145.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.07x = 9,061.34 × 2,145.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.07x = 19,440,369.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,440,369.34/6,041.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.03

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