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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.52, 9,041.84 and 2,329.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.52, 9,041.84 and 2,329.68 is: 3,493.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.52 : 9,041.84 = 2,329.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.52/9,041.84 = 2,329.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.52x = 9,041.84 × 2,329.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.52x = 21,064,593.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,064,593.81/6,029.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.58

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