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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.10, 9,216.45 and 2,041.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.10, 9,216.45 and 2,041.10 is: 3,061.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.10 : 9,216.45 = 2,041.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.10/9,216.45 = 2,041.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.10x = 9,216.45 × 2,041.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.10x = 18,811,696.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,811,696.10/6,145.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.25

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