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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,044.82, 9,068.99 and 2,149.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,044.82, 9,068.99 and 2,149.53 is: 3,224.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,044.82 : 9,068.99 = 2,149.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,044.82/9,068.99 = 2,149.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,044.82x = 9,068.99 × 2,149.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,044.82x = 19,494,055.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,494,055.33/6,044.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,224.92

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