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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.25, 9,074.34 and 2,349

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.25, 9,074.34 and 2,349 is: 3,524.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.25 : 9,074.34 = 2,349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.25/9,074.34 = 2,349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.25x = 9,074.34 × 2,349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.25x = 21,315,624.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,315,624.66/6,047.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.85

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