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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.60, 9,046.11 and 2,332.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.60, 9,046.11 and 2,332.71 is: 3,497.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.60 : 9,046.11 = 2,332.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.60/9,046.11 = 2,332.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.60x = 9,046.11 × 2,332.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.60x = 21,101,951.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,101,951.26/6,033.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.41

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