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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,050.81, 9,069.74 and 2,098.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,050.81, 9,069.74 and 2,098.28 is: 3,145.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,050.81 : 9,069.74 = 2,098.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,050.81/9,069.74 = 2,098.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,050.81x = 9,069.74 × 2,098.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,050.81x = 19,030,843.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,030,843.56/6,050.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.17

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