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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.35, 9,048.54 and 2,332.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.35, 9,048.54 and 2,332.58 is: 3,499.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.35 : 9,048.54 = 2,332.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.35/9,048.54 = 2,332.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.35x = 9,048.54 × 2,332.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.35x = 21,106,398.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,106,398.19/6,031.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.45

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