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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,053.22, 9,077.54 and 2,354.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,053.22, 9,077.54 and 2,354.98 is: 3,531.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,053.22 : 9,077.54 = 2,354.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,053.22/9,077.54 = 2,354.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,053.22x = 9,077.54 × 2,354.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,053.22x = 21,377,425.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,377,425.15/6,053.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.58

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