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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.10, 9,071.94 and 2,151.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.10, 9,071.94 and 2,151.51 is: 3,227.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.10 : 9,071.94 = 2,151.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.10/9,071.94 = 2,151.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.10x = 9,071.94 × 2,151.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.10x = 19,518,324.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,518,324.27/6,047.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,227.72

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