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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,032.09, 9,043.88 and 2,331.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,032.09, 9,043.88 and 2,331.20 is: 3,495.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,032.09 : 9,043.88 = 2,331.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,032.09/9,043.88 = 2,331.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,032.09x = 9,043.88 × 2,331.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,032.09x = 21,083,036.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,083,036.18/6,032.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.15

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