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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.35, 9,069.74 and 2,348.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.35, 9,069.74 and 2,348.46 is: 3,521.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.35 : 9,069.74 = 2,348.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.35/9,069.74 = 2,348.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.35x = 9,069.74 × 2,348.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.35x = 21,299,909.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,299,909.86/6,049.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,521.02

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