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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,023.16, 9,036.12 and 2,325.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,023.16, 9,036.12 and 2,325.42 is: 3,488.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,023.16 : 9,036.12 = 2,325.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,023.16/9,036.12 = 2,325.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,023.16x = 9,036.12 × 2,325.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,023.16x = 21,012,774.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,012,774.17/6,023.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.66

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