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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.46, 9,072.10 and 2,150.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.46, 9,072.10 and 2,150.94 is: 3,226.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.46 : 9,072.10 = 2,150.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.46/9,072.10 = 2,150.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.46x = 9,072.10 × 2,150.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.46x = 19,513,542.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,513,542.77/6,047.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,226.73

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