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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.64, 9,059.99 and 2,147.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.64, 9,059.99 and 2,147.14 is: 3,218.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.64 : 9,059.99 = 2,147.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.64/9,059.99 = 2,147.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.64x = 9,059.99 × 2,147.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.64x = 19,453,021.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,453,021.63/6,043.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.76

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