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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,025.62, 9,042.08 and 2,328.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,025.62, 9,042.08 and 2,328.17 is: 3,493.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,025.62 : 9,042.08 = 2,328.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,025.62/9,042.08 = 2,328.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,025.62x = 9,042.08 × 2,328.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,025.62x = 21,051,499.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,051,499.39/6,025.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.67

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