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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.82, 9,073.68 and 2,348.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.82, 9,073.68 and 2,348.57 is: 3,524.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.82 : 9,073.68 = 2,348.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.82/9,073.68 = 2,348.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.82x = 9,073.68 × 2,348.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.82x = 21,310,155.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,310,155.29/6,046.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.19

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