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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.07, 9,071.77 and 2,098.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.07, 9,071.77 and 2,098.18 is: 3,147.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.07 : 9,071.77 = 2,098.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.07/9,071.77 = 2,098.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.07x = 9,071.77 × 2,098.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.07x = 19,034,178.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,034,178.45/6,047.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.67

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