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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,042.59, 9,067.53 and 2,146.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,042.59, 9,067.53 and 2,146.70 is: 3,221.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,042.59 : 9,067.53 = 2,146.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,042.59/9,067.53 = 2,146.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,042.59x = 9,067.53 × 2,146.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,042.59x = 19,465,221.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,465,221.31/6,042.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,221.34

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