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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.89, 9,076.05 and 2,153.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.89, 9,076.05 and 2,153.79 is: 3,231.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.89 : 9,076.05 = 2,153.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.89/9,076.05 = 2,153.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.89x = 9,076.05 × 2,153.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.89x = 19,547,905.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,547,905.73/6,049.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,231.12

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