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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.60, 9,049.10 and 2,334.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.60, 9,049.10 and 2,334.72 is: 3,500.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.60 : 9,049.10 = 2,334.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.60/9,049.10 = 2,334.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.60x = 9,049.10 × 2,334.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.60x = 21,127,114.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,127,114.75/6,035.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.42

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