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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.60, 9,071.19 and 2,151.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.60, 9,071.19 and 2,151.01 is: 3,226.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.60 : 9,071.19 = 2,151.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.60/9,071.19 = 2,151.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.60x = 9,071.19 × 2,151.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.60x = 19,512,180.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,512,180.72/6,046.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,226.97

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