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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.42, 9,068.79 and 2,349.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.42, 9,068.79 and 2,349.16 is: 3,522.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.42 : 9,068.79 = 2,349.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.42/9,068.79 = 2,349.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.42x = 9,068.79 × 2,349.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.42x = 21,304,016.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,304,016.04/6,047.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.83

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