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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,052.55, 9,073.80 and 2,303.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,052.55, 9,073.80 and 2,303.55 is: 3,453.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,052.55 : 9,073.80 = 2,303.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,052.55/9,073.80 = 2,303.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,052.55x = 9,073.80 × 2,303.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,052.55x = 20,901,951.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,901,951.99/6,052.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,453.42

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