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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.39, 9,065.62 and 2,150.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.39, 9,065.62 and 2,150.89 is: 3,224.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.39 : 9,065.62 = 2,150.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.39/9,065.62 = 2,150.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.39x = 9,065.62 × 2,150.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.39x = 19,499,151.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,499,151.40/6,047.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,224.39

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