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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,048.17, 9,072.82 and 2,350.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,048.17, 9,072.82 and 2,350.68 is: 3,526.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,048.17 : 9,072.82 = 2,350.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,048.17/9,072.82 = 2,350.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,048.17x = 9,072.82 × 2,350.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,048.17x = 21,327,299.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,327,299.46/6,048.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,526.24

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