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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.48, 9,044.61 and 2,338.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.48, 9,044.61 and 2,338.12 is: 3,505.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.48 : 9,044.61 = 2,338.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.48/9,044.61 = 2,338.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.48x = 9,044.61 × 2,338.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.48x = 21,147,383.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,147,383.53/6,033.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.01

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