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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.23, 9,075.13 and 2,153.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.23, 9,075.13 and 2,153.63 is: 3,230.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.23 : 9,075.13 = 2,153.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.23/9,075.13 = 2,153.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.23x = 9,075.13 × 2,153.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.23x = 19,544,421.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,544,421.46/6,049.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.89

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