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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,053.52, 9,076.86 and 2,102.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,053.52, 9,076.86 and 2,102.96 is: 3,153.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,053.52 : 9,076.86 = 2,102.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,053.52/9,076.86 = 2,102.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,053.52x = 9,076.86 × 2,102.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,053.52x = 19,088,273.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,088,273.51/6,053.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.25

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