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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.62, 9,047.43 and 2,335.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.62, 9,047.43 and 2,335.59 is: 3,503.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.62 : 9,047.43 = 2,335.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.62/9,047.43 = 2,335.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.62x = 9,047.43 × 2,335.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.62x = 21,131,087.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,131,087.03/6,031.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,503.39

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