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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.55, 9,064.04 and 2,146.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.55, 9,064.04 and 2,146.35 is: 3,220.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.55 : 9,064.04 = 2,146.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.55/9,064.04 = 2,146.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.55x = 9,064.04 × 2,146.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.55x = 19,454,591.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,454,591.52/6,041.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.13

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