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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.04, 9,041.76 and 2,333.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.04, 9,041.76 and 2,333.12 is: 3,497.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.04 : 9,041.76 = 2,333.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.04/9,041.76 = 2,333.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.04x = 9,041.76 × 2,333.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.04x = 21,095,511.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,095,511.09/6,031.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.82

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