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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.49, 9,073.42 and 2,352.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.49, 9,073.42 and 2,352.85 is: 3,528.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.49 : 9,073.42 = 2,352.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.49/9,073.42 = 2,352.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.49x = 9,073.42 × 2,352.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.49x = 21,348,367.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,348,367.68/6,049.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.96

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