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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,051.19, 9,074.61 and 2,154.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,051.19, 9,074.61 and 2,154.82 is: 3,231.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,051.19 : 9,074.61 = 2,154.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,051.19/9,074.61 = 2,154.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,051.19x = 9,074.61 × 2,154.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,051.19x = 19,554,151.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,554,151.12/6,051.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,231.46

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