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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,045.39, 9,062.62 and 2,148.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,045.39, 9,062.62 and 2,148.89 is: 3,221.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,045.39 : 9,062.62 = 2,148.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,045.39/9,062.62 = 2,148.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,045.39x = 9,062.62 × 2,148.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,045.39x = 19,474,573.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,474,573.49/6,045.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,221.39

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