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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.73, 9,049.10 and 2,333.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.73, 9,049.10 and 2,333.58 is: 3,499.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.73 : 9,049.10 = 2,333.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.73/9,049.10 = 2,333.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.73x = 9,049.10 × 2,333.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.73x = 21,116,787.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,116,787.11/6,033.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.79

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