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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.08, 9,071.40 and 2,152.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.08, 9,071.40 and 2,152.68 is: 3,228.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.08 : 9,071.40 = 2,152.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.08/9,071.40 = 2,152.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.08x = 9,071.40 × 2,152.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.08x = 19,527,821.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,527,821.35/6,049.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,228.23

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