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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,036.39, 9,057.60 and 2,341.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,036.39, 9,057.60 and 2,341.17 is: 3,512.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,036.39 : 9,057.60 = 2,341.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,036.39/9,057.60 = 2,341.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,036.39x = 9,057.60 × 2,341.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,036.39x = 21,205,381.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,205,381.39/6,036.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.92

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