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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.39, 9,072.23 and 2,098.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.39, 9,072.23 and 2,098.32 is: 3,147.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.39 : 9,072.23 = 2,098.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.39/9,072.23 = 2,098.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.39x = 9,072.23 × 2,098.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.39x = 19,036,431.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,036,431.16/6,047.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.88

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