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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.61, 9,067.18 and 2,151.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.61, 9,067.18 and 2,151.12 is: 3,225.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.61 : 9,067.18 = 2,151.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.61/9,067.18 = 2,151.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.61x = 9,067.18 × 2,151.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.61x = 19,504,592.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,504,592.24/6,046.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,225.71

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