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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,050.72, 9,073.74 and 2,100.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,050.72, 9,073.74 and 2,100.80 is: 3,150.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,050.72 : 9,073.74 = 2,100.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,050.72/9,073.74 = 2,100.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,050.72x = 9,073.74 × 2,100.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,050.72x = 19,062,112.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,062,112.99/6,050.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.39

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