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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,042.69, 9,060.80 and 2,146.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,042.69, 9,060.80 and 2,146.59 is: 3,218.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,042.69 : 9,060.80 = 2,146.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,042.69/9,060.80 = 2,146.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,042.69x = 9,060.80 × 2,146.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,042.69x = 19,449,811.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,449,811.94/6,042.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.73

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