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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,032.49, 9,049.31 and 2,334.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,032.49, 9,049.31 and 2,334.63 is: 3,502.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,032.49 : 9,049.31 = 2,334.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,032.49/9,049.31 = 2,334.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,032.49x = 9,049.31 × 2,334.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,032.49x = 21,126,790.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,126,790.61/6,032.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.17

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