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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,048.49, 9,069.65 and 2,099.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,048.49, 9,069.65 and 2,099.34 is: 3,147.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,048.49 : 9,069.65 = 2,099.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,048.49/9,069.65 = 2,099.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,048.49x = 9,069.65 × 2,099.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,048.49x = 19,040,279.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,040,279.03/6,048.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.94

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