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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.49, 9,047.61 and 2,340.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.49, 9,047.61 and 2,340.12 is: 3,508.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.49 : 9,047.61 = 2,340.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.49/9,047.61 = 2,340.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.49x = 9,047.61 × 2,340.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.49x = 21,172,493.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,172,493.11/6,035.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,508.00

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