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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.54, 9,072.37 and 2,151.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.54, 9,072.37 and 2,151.03 is: 3,226.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.54 : 9,072.37 = 2,151.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.54/9,072.37 = 2,151.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.54x = 9,072.37 × 2,151.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.54x = 19,514,940.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,514,940.04/6,047.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,226.92

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