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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.06, 9,048.96 and 2,335.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.06, 9,048.96 and 2,335.20 is: 3,502.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.06 : 9,048.96 = 2,335.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.06/9,048.96 = 2,335.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.06x = 9,048.96 × 2,335.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.06x = 21,131,131.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,131,131.39/6,033.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.56

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