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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.60, 9,072.69 and 2,152.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.60, 9,072.69 and 2,152.01 is: 3,228.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.60 : 9,072.69 = 2,152.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.60/9,072.69 = 2,152.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.60x = 9,072.69 × 2,152.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.60x = 19,524,519.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,524,519.61/6,047.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,228.47

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