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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.69, 9,072.36 and 2,351.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.69, 9,072.36 and 2,351.52 is: 3,528.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.69 : 9,072.36 = 2,351.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.69/9,072.36 = 2,351.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.69x = 9,072.36 × 2,351.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.69x = 21,333,835.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,333,835.99/6,046.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.19

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