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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.56, 9,049.71 and 2,335.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.56, 9,049.71 and 2,335.70 is: 3,503.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.56 : 9,049.71 = 2,335.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.56/9,049.71 = 2,335.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.56x = 9,049.71 × 2,335.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.56x = 21,137,407.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,137,407.65/6,033.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,503.31

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