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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,048.98, 9,069.17 and 2,348.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,048.98, 9,069.17 and 2,348.09 is: 3,520.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,048.98 : 9,069.17 = 2,348.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,048.98/9,069.17 = 2,348.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,048.98x = 9,069.17 × 2,348.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,048.98x = 21,295,187.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,295,187.91/6,048.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,520.46

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