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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.04, 9,046.38 and 2,335.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.04, 9,046.38 and 2,335.84 is: 3,501.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.04 : 9,046.38 = 2,335.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.04/9,046.38 = 2,335.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.04x = 9,046.38 × 2,335.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.04x = 21,130,882.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,130,882.40/6,035.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.37

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