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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,050.28, 9,075.98 and 2,352.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,050.28, 9,075.98 and 2,352.79 is: 3,529.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,050.28 : 9,075.98 = 2,352.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,050.28/9,075.98 = 2,352.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,050.28x = 9,075.98 × 2,352.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,050.28x = 21,353,852.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,353,852.29/6,050.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,529.40

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