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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.06, 9,048.31 and 2,334.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.06, 9,048.31 and 2,334.37 is: 3,502.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.06 : 9,048.31 = 2,334.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.06/9,048.31 = 2,334.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.06x = 9,048.31 × 2,334.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.06x = 21,122,091.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,122,091.92/6,031.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.22

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