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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,032.98, 9,043.86 and 2,337.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,032.98, 9,043.86 and 2,337.62 is: 3,504.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,032.98 : 9,043.86 = 2,337.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,032.98/9,043.86 = 2,337.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,032.98x = 9,043.86 × 2,337.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,032.98x = 21,141,108.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,141,108.01/6,032.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.26

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