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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,301.58, 9,451.94 and 2,352.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,301.58, 9,451.94 and 2,352.06 is: 3,527.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,301.58 : 9,451.94 = 2,352.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,301.58/9,451.94 = 2,352.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,301.58x = 9,451.94 × 2,352.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,301.58x = 22,231,518.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,231,518.24/6,301.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.93

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