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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.64, 9,074.43 and 2,354.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.64, 9,074.43 and 2,354.44 is: 3,531.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.64 : 9,074.43 = 2,354.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.64/9,074.43 = 2,354.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.64x = 9,074.43 × 2,354.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.64x = 21,365,220.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,365,220.82/6,049.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.65

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