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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,042.55, 9,065.54 and 2,147.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,042.55, 9,065.54 and 2,147.35 is: 3,221.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,042.55 : 9,065.54 = 2,147.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,042.55/9,065.54 = 2,147.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,042.55x = 9,065.54 × 2,147.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,042.55x = 19,466,887.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,466,887.32/6,042.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,221.63

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