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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.40, 9,073.50 and 2,153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.40, 9,073.50 and 2,153.72 is: 3,230.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.40 : 9,073.50 = 2,153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.40/9,073.50 = 2,153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.40x = 9,073.50 × 2,153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.40x = 19,541,778.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,541,778.42/6,049.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.37

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