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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.89, 9,070.74 and 2,150.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.89, 9,070.74 and 2,150.25 is: 3,225.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.89 : 9,070.74 = 2,150.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.89/9,070.74 = 2,150.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.89x = 9,070.74 × 2,150.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.89x = 19,504,358.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,504,358.69/6,046.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,225.52

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