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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.08, 9,044.69 and 2,331

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.08, 9,044.69 and 2,331 is: 3,496.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.08 : 9,044.69 = 2,331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.08/9,044.69 = 2,331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.08x = 9,044.69 × 2,331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.08x = 21,083,160.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,083,160.74/6,029.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,496.91

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