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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,146.38, 9,216.69 and 2,039.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,146.38, 9,216.69 and 2,039.50 is: 3,058.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,146.38 : 9,216.69 = 2,039.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,146.38/9,216.69 = 2,039.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,146.38x = 9,216.69 × 2,039.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,146.38x = 18,797,439.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,797,439.26/6,146.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,058.29

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