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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,062.74, 9,098.29 and 2,114.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,062.74, 9,098.29 and 2,114.03 is: 3,172.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,062.74 : 9,098.29 = 2,114.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,062.74/9,098.29 = 2,114.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,062.74x = 9,098.29 × 2,114.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,062.74x = 19,234,041.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,234,041.35/6,062.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,172.50

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