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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,048.12, 9,071.74 and 2,098.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,048.12, 9,071.74 and 2,098.44 is: 3,147.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,048.12 : 9,071.74 = 2,098.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,048.12/9,071.74 = 2,098.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,048.12x = 9,071.74 × 2,098.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,048.12x = 19,036,502.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,036,502.09/6,048.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.51

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