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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,051.05, 9,073.35 and 2,101.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,051.05, 9,073.35 and 2,101.31 is: 3,150.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,051.05 : 9,073.35 = 2,101.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,051.05/9,073.35 = 2,101.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,051.05x = 9,073.35 × 2,101.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,051.05x = 19,065,875.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,065,875.72/6,051.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.84

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