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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,023.48, 9,036.70 and 2,325.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,023.48, 9,036.70 and 2,325.96 is: 3,489.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,023.48 : 9,036.70 = 2,325.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,023.48/9,036.70 = 2,325.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,023.48x = 9,036.70 × 2,325.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,023.48x = 21,018,996.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,018,996.92/6,023.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.51

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