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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,048.18, 9,073.44 and 2,099.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,048.18, 9,073.44 and 2,099.58 is: 3,149.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,048.18 : 9,073.44 = 2,099.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,048.18/9,073.44 = 2,099.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,048.18x = 9,073.44 × 2,099.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,048.18x = 19,050,413.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,050,413.16/6,048.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.78

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