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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.99, 9,062.90 and 2,096.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.99, 9,062.90 and 2,096.12 is: 3,144.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.99 : 9,062.90 = 2,096.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.99/9,062.90 = 2,096.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.99x = 9,062.90 × 2,096.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.99x = 18,996,938.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,996,938.12/6,041.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.15

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