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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,032.64, 9,044.16 and 2,334.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,032.64, 9,044.16 and 2,334.24 is: 3,499.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,032.64 : 9,044.16 = 2,334.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,032.64/9,044.16 = 2,334.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,032.64x = 9,044.16 × 2,334.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,032.64x = 21,111,240.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,111,240.04/6,032.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.50

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