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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.96, 9,075.41 and 2,349.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.96, 9,075.41 and 2,349.71 is: 3,525.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.96 : 9,075.41 = 2,349.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.96/9,075.41 = 2,349.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.96x = 9,075.41 × 2,349.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.96x = 21,324,592.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,324,592.57/6,047.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.91

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