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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,048.83, 9,073.82 and 2,351.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,048.83, 9,073.82 and 2,351.35 is: 3,527.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,048.83 : 9,073.82 = 2,351.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,048.83/9,073.82 = 2,351.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,048.83x = 9,073.82 × 2,351.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,048.83x = 21,335,709.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,335,709.85/6,048.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.24

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