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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,095.49, 9,143.24 and 2,145.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,095.49, 9,143.24 and 2,145.82 is: 3,218.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,095.49 : 9,143.24 = 2,145.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,095.49/9,143.24 = 2,145.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,095.49x = 9,143.24 × 2,145.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,095.49x = 19,619,713.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,619,713.67/6,095.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.73

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