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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.61, 9,062.69 and 2,148.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.61, 9,062.69 and 2,148.12 is: 3,221.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.61 : 9,062.69 = 2,148.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.61/9,062.69 = 2,148.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.61x = 9,062.69 × 2,148.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.61x = 19,467,734.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,467,734.90/6,043.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,221.21

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