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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,050.59, 9,074.63 and 2,352.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,050.59, 9,074.63 and 2,352.73 is: 3,528.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,050.59 : 9,074.63 = 2,352.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,050.59/9,074.63 = 2,352.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,050.59x = 9,074.63 × 2,352.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,050.59x = 21,350,177.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,350,177.85/6,050.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.61

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