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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.77, 9,068.31 and 2,150.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.77, 9,068.31 and 2,150.25 is: 3,224.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.77 : 9,068.31 = 2,150.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.77/9,068.31 = 2,150.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.77x = 9,068.31 × 2,150.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.77x = 19,499,133.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,499,133.58/6,046.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,224.72

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