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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.79, 9,068.46 and 2,348.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.79, 9,068.46 and 2,348.23 is: 3,521.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.79 : 9,068.46 = 2,348.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.79/9,068.46 = 2,348.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.79x = 9,068.46 × 2,348.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.79x = 21,294,784.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,294,784.48/6,046.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,521.67

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