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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.56, 9,072.17 and 2,351.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.56, 9,072.17 and 2,351.40 is: 3,528.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.56 : 9,072.17 = 2,351.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.56/9,072.17 = 2,351.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.56x = 9,072.17 × 2,351.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.56x = 21,332,263.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,332,263.58/6,046.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.00

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