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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,095.88, 9,143.79 and 2,146.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,095.88, 9,143.79 and 2,146.20 is: 3,219.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,095.88 : 9,143.79 = 2,146.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,095.88/9,143.79 = 2,146.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,095.88x = 9,143.79 × 2,146.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,095.88x = 19,624,402.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,624,402.10/6,095.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,219.29

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