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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.52, 9,064.31 and 2,150.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.52, 9,064.31 and 2,150.01 is: 3,223.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.52 : 9,064.31 = 2,150.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.52/9,064.31 = 2,150.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.52x = 9,064.31 × 2,150.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.52x = 19,488,346.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,488,346.39/6,046.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,223.07

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