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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,051.91, 9,071.74 and 2,351.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,051.91, 9,071.74 and 2,351.83 is: 3,525.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,051.91 : 9,071.74 = 2,351.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,051.91/9,071.74 = 2,351.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,051.91x = 9,071.74 × 2,351.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,051.91x = 21,335,190.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,335,190.28/6,051.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.36

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