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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,051.75, 9,078.19 and 2,354.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,051.75, 9,078.19 and 2,354.27 is: 3,531.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,051.75 : 9,078.19 = 2,354.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,051.75/9,078.19 = 2,354.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,051.75x = 9,078.19 × 2,354.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,051.75x = 21,372,459.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,372,459.09/6,051.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.62

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