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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.54, 9,075.79 and 2,352.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.54, 9,075.79 and 2,352.02 is: 3,528.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.54 : 9,075.79 = 2,352.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.54/9,075.79 = 2,352.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.54x = 9,075.79 × 2,352.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.54x = 21,346,439.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,346,439.60/6,049.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.61

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