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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.85, 9,049.29 and 2,333.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.85, 9,049.29 and 2,333.08 is: 3,500.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.85 : 9,049.29 = 2,333.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.85/9,049.29 = 2,333.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.85x = 9,049.29 × 2,333.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.85x = 21,112,672.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,112,672.27/6,031.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.20

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