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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.51, 9,046.82 and 2,334.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.51, 9,046.82 and 2,334.33 is: 3,502.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.51 : 9,046.82 = 2,334.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.51/9,046.82 = 2,334.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.51x = 9,046.82 × 2,334.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.51x = 21,118,269.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,118,269.17/6,029.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.49

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