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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,050.43, 9,076.79 and 2,101.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,050.43, 9,076.79 and 2,101.53 is: 3,152.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,050.43 : 9,076.79 = 2,101.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,050.43/9,076.79 = 2,101.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,050.43x = 9,076.79 × 2,101.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,050.43x = 19,075,146.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,075,146.49/6,050.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.69

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