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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,045.74, 9,063.13 and 2,149.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,045.74, 9,063.13 and 2,149.23 is: 3,221.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,045.74 : 9,063.13 = 2,149.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,045.74/9,063.13 = 2,149.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,045.74x = 9,063.13 × 2,149.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,045.74x = 19,478,750.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,478,750.89/6,045.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,221.90

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