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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,051.46, 9,069.34 and 2,717.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,051.46, 9,069.34 and 2,717.24 is: 4,072.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,051.46 : 9,069.34 = 2,717.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,051.46/9,069.34 = 2,717.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,051.46x = 9,069.34 × 2,717.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,051.46x = 24,643,573.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,643,573.42/6,051.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,072.34

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