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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.24, 9,075.70 and 2,153.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.24, 9,075.70 and 2,153.14 is: 3,230.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.24 : 9,075.70 = 2,153.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.24/9,075.70 = 2,153.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.24x = 9,075.70 × 2,153.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.24x = 19,541,252.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,541,252.70/6,049.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.36

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