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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,094.53, 9,141.80 and 2,148.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,094.53, 9,141.80 and 2,148.72 is: 3,223.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,094.53 : 9,141.80 = 2,148.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,094.53/9,141.80 = 2,148.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,094.53x = 9,141.80 × 2,148.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,094.53x = 19,643,123.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,643,123.47/6,094.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,223.07

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