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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,051.52, 9,071.61 and 2,356.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,051.52, 9,071.61 and 2,356.12 is: 3,531.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,051.52 : 9,071.61 = 2,356.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,051.52/9,071.61 = 2,356.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,051.52x = 9,071.61 × 2,356.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,051.52x = 21,373,801.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,373,801.75/6,051.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.97

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