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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.02, 9,064.56 and 2,147.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.02, 9,064.56 and 2,147.43 is: 3,221.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.02 : 9,064.56 = 2,147.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.02/9,064.56 = 2,147.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.02x = 9,064.56 × 2,147.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.02x = 19,465,508.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,465,508.08/6,043.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,221.16

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