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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.08, 9,071.27 and 2,350.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.08, 9,071.27 and 2,350.82 is: 3,525.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.08 : 9,071.27 = 2,350.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.08/9,071.27 = 2,350.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.08x = 9,071.27 × 2,350.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.08x = 21,324,922.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,324,922.94/6,049.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.32

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