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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.13, 9,071.87 and 2,099.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.13, 9,071.87 and 2,099.47 is: 3,148.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.13 : 9,071.87 = 2,099.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.13/9,071.87 = 2,099.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.13x = 9,071.87 × 2,099.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.13x = 19,046,118.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,046,118.91/6,049.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.57

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