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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,052.66, 9,074.58 and 2,351.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,052.66, 9,074.58 and 2,351.74 is: 3,525.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,052.66 : 9,074.58 = 2,351.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,052.66/9,074.58 = 2,351.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,052.66x = 9,074.58 × 2,351.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,052.66x = 21,341,052.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,341,052.77/6,052.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.90

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