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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,052.61, 9,079.37 and 2,354.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,052.61, 9,079.37 and 2,354.53 is: 3,531.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,052.61 : 9,079.37 = 2,354.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,052.61/9,079.37 = 2,354.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,052.61x = 9,079.37 × 2,354.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,052.61x = 21,377,649.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,377,649.05/6,052.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.97

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