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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.30, 9,063.55 and 2,145.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.30, 9,063.55 and 2,145.30 is: 3,218.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.30 : 9,063.55 = 2,145.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.30/9,063.55 = 2,145.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.30x = 9,063.55 × 2,145.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.30x = 19,444,033.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,444,033.82/6,041.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.52

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