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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.99, 9,072.01 and 2,348.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.99, 9,072.01 and 2,348.23 is: 3,522.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.99 : 9,072.01 = 2,348.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.99/9,072.01 = 2,348.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.99x = 9,072.01 × 2,348.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.99x = 21,303,166.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,303,166.04/6,046.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.94

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