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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.13, 9,217.69 and 2,041.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.13, 9,217.69 and 2,041.13 is: 3,061.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.13 : 9,217.69 = 2,041.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.13/9,217.69 = 2,041.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.13x = 9,217.69 × 2,041.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.13x = 18,814,452.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,814,452.40/6,145.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.69

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