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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,045.54, 9,066.58 and 2,346.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,045.54, 9,066.58 and 2,346.98 is: 3,519.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,045.54 : 9,066.58 = 2,346.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,045.54/9,066.58 = 2,346.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,045.54x = 9,066.58 × 2,346.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,045.54x = 21,279,043.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,279,043.93/6,045.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.79

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