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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,051.96, 9,078.53 and 2,354.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,051.96, 9,078.53 and 2,354.49 is: 3,531.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,051.96 : 9,078.53 = 2,354.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,051.96/9,078.53 = 2,354.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,051.96x = 9,078.53 × 2,354.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,051.96x = 21,375,308.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,375,308.10/6,051.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.96

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