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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.51, 9,065.49 and 2,297.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.51, 9,065.49 and 2,297.68 is: 3,444.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.51 : 9,065.49 = 2,297.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.51/9,065.49 = 2,297.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.51x = 9,065.49 × 2,297.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.51x = 20,829,595.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,829,595.06/6,046.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.90

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