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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.05, 9,031.99 and 2,323.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.05, 9,031.99 and 2,323.31 is: 3,485.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.05 : 9,031.99 = 2,323.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.05/9,031.99 = 2,323.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.05x = 9,031.99 × 2,323.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.05x = 20,984,129.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,984,129.46/6,021.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.13

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