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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.12, 9,066.43 and 2,150.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.12, 9,066.43 and 2,150.62 is: 3,224.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.12 : 9,066.43 = 2,150.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.12/9,066.43 = 2,150.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.12x = 9,066.43 × 2,150.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.12x = 19,498,445.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,498,445.69/6,046.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,224.95

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