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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,051.08, 9,074.34 and 2,101.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,051.08, 9,074.34 and 2,101.34 is: 3,151.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,051.08 : 9,074.34 = 2,101.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,051.08/9,074.34 = 2,101.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,051.08x = 9,074.34 × 2,101.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,051.08x = 19,068,273.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,068,273.62/6,051.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.22

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