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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,095.86, 9,145.08 and 2,146.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,095.86, 9,145.08 and 2,146.96 is: 3,220.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,095.86 : 9,145.08 = 2,146.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,095.86/9,145.08 = 2,146.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,095.86x = 9,145.08 × 2,146.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,095.86x = 19,634,074.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,634,074.91/6,095.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.89

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