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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,048.08, 9,070.41 and 2,098.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,048.08, 9,070.41 and 2,098.32 is: 3,146.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,048.08 : 9,070.41 = 2,098.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,048.08/9,070.41 = 2,098.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,048.08x = 9,070.41 × 2,098.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,048.08x = 19,032,662.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,032,662.29/6,048.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.89

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