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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,050.18, 9,073.10 and 2,153.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,050.18, 9,073.10 and 2,153.81 is: 3,229.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,050.18 : 9,073.10 = 2,153.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,050.18/9,073.10 = 2,153.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,050.18x = 9,073.10 × 2,153.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,050.18x = 19,541,677.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,541,677.38/6,050.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,229.94

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