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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,042.04, 9,063.80 and 2,146.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,042.04, 9,063.80 and 2,146.84 is: 3,220.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,042.04 : 9,063.80 = 2,146.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,042.04/9,063.80 = 2,146.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,042.04x = 9,063.80 × 2,146.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,042.04x = 19,458,528.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,458,528.39/6,042.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.52

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