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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,050.69, 9,078.38 and 2,355.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,050.69, 9,078.38 and 2,355.51 is: 3,534.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,050.69 : 9,078.38 = 2,355.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,050.69/9,078.38 = 2,355.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,050.69x = 9,078.38 × 2,355.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,050.69x = 21,384,214.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,384,214.87/6,050.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,534.18

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