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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.68, 9,074.64 and 2,351.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.68, 9,074.64 and 2,351.52 is: 3,527.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.68 : 9,074.64 = 2,351.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.68/9,074.64 = 2,351.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.68x = 9,074.64 × 2,351.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.68x = 21,339,197.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,339,197.45/6,049.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.33

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