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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.72, 9,069.28 and 2,349.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.72, 9,069.28 and 2,349.49 is: 3,523.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.72 : 9,069.28 = 2,349.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.72/9,069.28 = 2,349.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.72x = 9,069.28 × 2,349.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.72x = 21,308,182.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,308,182.67/6,047.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,523.34

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