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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,053.70, 9,073.80 and 2,354.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,053.70, 9,073.80 and 2,354.70 is: 3,529.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,053.70 : 9,073.80 = 2,354.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,053.70/9,073.80 = 2,354.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,053.70x = 9,073.80 × 2,354.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,053.70x = 21,366,076.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,366,076.86/6,053.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,529.42

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