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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.52, 9,074.28 and 2,153.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.52, 9,074.28 and 2,153.96 is: 3,230.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.52 : 9,074.28 = 2,153.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.52/9,074.28 = 2,153.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.52x = 9,074.28 × 2,153.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.52x = 19,545,636.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,545,636.15/6,049.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.94

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