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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.67, 9,072.17 and 2,351.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.67, 9,072.17 and 2,351.42 is: 3,526.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.67 : 9,072.17 = 2,351.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.67/9,072.17 = 2,351.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.67x = 9,072.17 × 2,351.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.67x = 21,332,424.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,332,424.86/6,049.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,526.22

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