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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,048.11, 9,073.32 and 2,099.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,048.11, 9,073.32 and 2,099.22 is: 3,149.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,048.11 : 9,073.32 = 2,099.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,048.11/9,073.32 = 2,099.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,048.11x = 9,073.32 × 2,099.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,048.11x = 19,046,852.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,046,852.91/6,048.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.22

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