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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,042.84, 9,067.91 and 2,146.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,042.84, 9,067.91 and 2,146.95 is: 3,221.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,042.84 : 9,067.91 = 2,146.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,042.84/9,067.91 = 2,146.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,042.84x = 9,067.91 × 2,146.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,042.84x = 19,468,349.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,468,349.37/6,042.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,221.72

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