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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,055.36, 9,078.72 and 2,354.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,055.36, 9,078.72 and 2,354.48 is: 3,530.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,055.36 : 9,078.72 = 2,354.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,055.36/9,078.72 = 2,354.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,055.36x = 9,078.72 × 2,354.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,055.36x = 21,375,664.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,375,664.67/6,055.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,530.04

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