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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.98, 9,071.34 and 2,150.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.98, 9,071.34 and 2,150.46 is: 3,226.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.98 : 9,071.34 = 2,150.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.98/9,071.34 = 2,150.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.98x = 9,071.34 × 2,150.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.98x = 19,507,553.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,507,553.82/6,046.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,226.00

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