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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,048.39, 9,067.12 and 2,151.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,048.39, 9,067.12 and 2,151.89 is: 3,225.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,048.39 : 9,067.12 = 2,151.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,048.39/9,067.12 = 2,151.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,048.39x = 9,067.12 × 2,151.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,048.39x = 19,511,444.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,511,444.86/6,048.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,225.89

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