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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,051.57, 9,077.91 and 2,354.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,051.57, 9,077.91 and 2,354.07 is: 3,531.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,051.57 : 9,077.91 = 2,354.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,051.57/9,077.91 = 2,354.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,051.57x = 9,077.91 × 2,354.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,051.57x = 21,370,035.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,370,035.59/6,051.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.32

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