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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.24, 9,061.44 and 2,145.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.24, 9,061.44 and 2,145.08 is: 3,217.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.24 : 9,061.44 = 2,145.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.24/9,061.44 = 2,145.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.24x = 9,061.44 × 2,145.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.24x = 19,437,513.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,437,513.72/6,041.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,217.47

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