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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,032.93, 9,045.98 and 2,334.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,032.93, 9,045.98 and 2,334.17 is: 3,499.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,032.93 : 9,045.98 = 2,334.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,032.93/9,045.98 = 2,334.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,032.93x = 9,045.98 × 2,334.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,032.93x = 21,114,823.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,114,823.95/6,032.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.93

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