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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,051.38, 9,072.81 and 2,353.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,051.38, 9,072.81 and 2,353.32 is: 3,528.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,051.38 : 9,072.81 = 2,353.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,051.38/9,072.81 = 2,353.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,051.38x = 9,072.81 × 2,353.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,051.38x = 21,351,225.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,351,225.23/6,051.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.33

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