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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.80, 9,071.80 and 2,150.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.80, 9,071.80 and 2,150.80 is: 3,226.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.80 : 9,071.80 = 2,150.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.80/9,071.80 = 2,150.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.80x = 9,071.80 × 2,150.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.80x = 19,511,627.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,511,627.44/6,046.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,226.77

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