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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.69, 9,073.86 and 2,352.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.69, 9,073.86 and 2,352.53 is: 3,529.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.69 : 9,073.86 = 2,352.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.69/9,073.86 = 2,352.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.69x = 9,073.86 × 2,352.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.69x = 21,346,482.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,346,482.50/6,047.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,529.69

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