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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,045.85, 9,072.08 and 2,348.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,045.85, 9,072.08 and 2,348.23 is: 3,523.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,045.85 : 9,072.08 = 2,348.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,045.85/9,072.08 = 2,348.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,045.85x = 9,072.08 × 2,348.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,045.85x = 21,303,330.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,303,330.42/6,045.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,523.63

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