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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.52, 9,063.36 and 2,144.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.52, 9,063.36 and 2,144.88 is: 3,217.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.52 : 9,063.36 = 2,144.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.52/9,063.36 = 2,144.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.52x = 9,063.36 × 2,144.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.52x = 19,439,819.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,439,819.60/6,041.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,217.70

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