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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,052.52, 9,075.36 and 2,101.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,052.52, 9,075.36 and 2,101.96 is: 3,151.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,052.52 : 9,075.36 = 2,101.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,052.52/9,075.36 = 2,101.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,052.52x = 9,075.36 × 2,101.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,052.52x = 19,076,043.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,076,043.71/6,052.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.75

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