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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.96, 9,061.10 and 2,146.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.96, 9,061.10 and 2,146.14 is: 3,218.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.96 : 9,061.10 = 2,146.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.96/9,061.10 = 2,146.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.96x = 9,061.10 × 2,146.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.96x = 19,446,389.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,446,389.15/6,041.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.56

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