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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.06, 9,074.16 and 2,152.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.06, 9,074.16 and 2,152.54 is: 3,229.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.06 : 9,074.16 = 2,152.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.06/9,074.16 = 2,152.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.06x = 9,074.16 × 2,152.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.06x = 19,532,492.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,532,492.37/6,049.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,229.01

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