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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,032.28, 9,045.56 and 2,336.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,032.28, 9,045.56 and 2,336.24 is: 3,503.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,032.28 : 9,045.56 = 2,336.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,032.28/9,045.56 = 2,336.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,032.28x = 9,045.56 × 2,336.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,032.28x = 21,132,599.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,132,599.09/6,032.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,503.25

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