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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,023.97, 9,037.52 and 2,325.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,023.97, 9,037.52 and 2,325.21 is: 3,488.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,023.97 : 9,037.52 = 2,325.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,023.97/9,037.52 = 2,325.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,023.97x = 9,037.52 × 2,325.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,023.97x = 21,014,131.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,014,131.88/6,023.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.42

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