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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,048.52, 9,069.38 and 2,097.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,048.52, 9,069.38 and 2,097.94 is: 3,145.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,048.52 : 9,069.38 = 2,097.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,048.52/9,069.38 = 2,097.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,048.52x = 9,069.38 × 2,097.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,048.52x = 19,027,015.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,027,015.08/6,048.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.73

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