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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.74, 9,048.74 and 2,336.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.74, 9,048.74 and 2,336.06 is: 3,502.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.74 : 9,048.74 = 2,336.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.74/9,048.74 = 2,336.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.74x = 9,048.74 × 2,336.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.74x = 21,138,399.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,138,399.56/6,035.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.21

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