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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.13, 9,070.69 and 2,151.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.13, 9,070.69 and 2,151.54 is: 3,227.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.13 : 9,070.69 = 2,151.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.13/9,070.69 = 2,151.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.13x = 9,070.69 × 2,151.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.13x = 19,515,969.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,515,969.66/6,047.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,227.31

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