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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,044.61, 9,061.45 and 2,148.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,044.61, 9,061.45 and 2,148.11 is: 3,220.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,044.61 : 9,061.45 = 2,148.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,044.61/9,061.45 = 2,148.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,044.61x = 9,061.45 × 2,148.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,044.61x = 19,464,991.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,464,991.36/6,044.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.22

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