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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.60, 9,063.91 and 2,148.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.60, 9,063.91 and 2,148.04 is: 3,221.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.60 : 9,063.91 = 2,148.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.60/9,063.91 = 2,148.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.60x = 9,063.91 × 2,148.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.60x = 19,469,641.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,469,641.24/6,043.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,221.53

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