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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,045.62, 9,062.95 and 2,149.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,045.62, 9,062.95 and 2,149.11 is: 3,221.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,045.62 : 9,062.95 = 2,149.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,045.62/9,062.95 = 2,149.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,045.62x = 9,062.95 × 2,149.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,045.62x = 19,477,265.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,477,265.73/6,045.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,221.72

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