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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,048.13, 9,070.37 and 2,098.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,048.13, 9,070.37 and 2,098.47 is: 3,147.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,048.13 : 9,070.37 = 2,098.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,048.13/9,070.37 = 2,098.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,048.13x = 9,070.37 × 2,098.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,048.13x = 19,033,899.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,033,899.33/6,048.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.07

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