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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,052.46, 9,079.63 and 2,102.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,052.46, 9,079.63 and 2,102.69 is: 3,154.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,052.46 : 9,079.63 = 2,102.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,052.46/9,079.63 = 2,102.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,052.46x = 9,079.63 × 2,102.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,052.46x = 19,091,664.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,091,664.65/6,052.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,154.37

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