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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,051.66, 9,072.05 and 2,351.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,051.66, 9,072.05 and 2,351.33 is: 3,524.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,051.66 : 9,072.05 = 2,351.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,051.66/9,072.05 = 2,351.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,051.66x = 9,072.05 × 2,351.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,051.66x = 21,331,373.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,331,373.46/6,051.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.88

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