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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.27, 9,044.07 and 2,335.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.27, 9,044.07 and 2,335.24 is: 3,501.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.27 : 9,044.07 = 2,335.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.27/9,044.07 = 2,335.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.27x = 9,044.07 × 2,335.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.27x = 21,120,074.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,120,074.03/6,031.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.76

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