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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.08, 9,062.52 and 2,347.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.08, 9,062.52 and 2,347.20 is: 3,518.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.08 : 9,062.52 = 2,347.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.08/9,062.52 = 2,347.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.08x = 9,062.52 × 2,347.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.08x = 21,271,546.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,271,546.94/6,046.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,518.24

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