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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.38, 9,073.08 and 2,351.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.38, 9,073.08 and 2,351.16 is: 3,528.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.38 : 9,073.08 = 2,351.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.38/9,073.08 = 2,351.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.38x = 9,073.08 × 2,351.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.38x = 21,332,262.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,332,262.77/6,046.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.10

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