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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.72, 9,067.78 and 2,348.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.72, 9,067.78 and 2,348.49 is: 3,521.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.72 : 9,067.78 = 2,348.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.72/9,067.78 = 2,348.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.72x = 9,067.78 × 2,348.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.72x = 21,295,627.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,295,627.59/6,046.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,521.85

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