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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.32, 9,044.28 and 2,330.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.32, 9,044.28 and 2,330.70 is: 3,495.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.32 : 9,044.28 = 2,330.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.32/9,044.28 = 2,330.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.32x = 9,044.28 × 2,330.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.32x = 21,079,503.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,079,503.40/6,031.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.01

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