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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,036.54, 9,049.28 and 2,337.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,036.54, 9,049.28 and 2,337.81 is: 3,504.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,036.54 : 9,049.28 = 2,337.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,036.54/9,049.28 = 2,337.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,036.54x = 9,049.28 × 2,337.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,036.54x = 21,155,485.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,155,485.59/6,036.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.57

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