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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.58, 9,070.14 and 2,151.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.58, 9,070.14 and 2,151.28 is: 3,227.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.58 : 9,070.14 = 2,151.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.58/9,070.14 = 2,151.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.58x = 9,070.14 × 2,151.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.58x = 19,512,410.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,512,410.78/6,046.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,227.02

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