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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,045.73, 9,068.63 and 2,150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,045.73, 9,068.63 and 2,150.44 is: 3,225.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,045.73 : 9,068.63 = 2,150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,045.73/9,068.63 = 2,150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,045.73x = 9,068.63 × 2,150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,045.73x = 19,501,511.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,501,511.27/6,045.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,225.67

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