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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,048.86, 9,069.55 and 2,099.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,048.86, 9,069.55 and 2,099.18 is: 3,147.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,048.86 : 9,069.55 = 2,099.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,048.86/9,069.55 = 2,099.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,048.86x = 9,069.55 × 2,099.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,048.86x = 19,038,635.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,038,635.39/6,048.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.48

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