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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.12, 9,073.24 and 2,099.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.12, 9,073.24 and 2,099.44 is: 3,149.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.12 : 9,073.24 = 2,099.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.12/9,073.24 = 2,099.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.12x = 9,073.24 × 2,099.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.12x = 19,048,722.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,048,722.99/6,049.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.01

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