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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,044.72, 9,065.96 and 2,095.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,044.72, 9,065.96 and 2,095.98 is: 3,143.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,044.72 : 9,065.96 = 2,095.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,044.72/9,065.96 = 2,095.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,044.72x = 9,065.96 × 2,095.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,044.72x = 19,002,070.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,002,070.84/6,044.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.58

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