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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.38, 9,074.58 and 2,352.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.38, 9,074.58 and 2,352.16 is: 3,529.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.38 : 9,074.58 = 2,352.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.38/9,074.58 = 2,352.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.38x = 9,074.58 × 2,352.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.38x = 21,344,864.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,344,864.09/6,047.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,529.61

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