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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.26, 9,068.70 and 2,096.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.26, 9,068.70 and 2,096.79 is: 3,144.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.26 : 9,068.70 = 2,096.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.26/9,068.70 = 2,096.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.26x = 9,068.70 × 2,096.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.26x = 19,015,131.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,015,131.85/6,046.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.94

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