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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,050.08, 9,068.56 and 2,351.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,050.08, 9,068.56 and 2,351.20 is: 3,524.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,050.08 : 9,068.56 = 2,351.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,050.08/9,068.56 = 2,351.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,050.08x = 9,068.56 × 2,351.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,050.08x = 21,321,998.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,321,998.27/6,050.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.25

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