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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.73, 9,049.53 and 2,336.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.73, 9,049.53 and 2,336.27 is: 3,503.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.73 : 9,049.53 = 2,336.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.73/9,049.53 = 2,336.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.73x = 9,049.53 × 2,336.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.73x = 21,142,145.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,142,145.45/6,034.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,503.41

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