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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,050.94, 9,074.24 and 2,154.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,050.94, 9,074.24 and 2,154.57 is: 3,231.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,050.94 : 9,074.24 = 2,154.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,050.94/9,074.24 = 2,154.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,050.94x = 9,074.24 × 2,154.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,050.94x = 19,551,074.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,551,074.50/6,050.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,231.08

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