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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,042.21, 9,063.32 and 2,146.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,042.21, 9,063.32 and 2,146.52 is: 3,219.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,042.21 : 9,063.32 = 2,146.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,042.21/9,063.32 = 2,146.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,042.21x = 9,063.32 × 2,146.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,042.21x = 19,454,541.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,454,541.60/6,042.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,219.77

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