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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,036.61, 9,057.22 and 2,339.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,036.61, 9,057.22 and 2,339.13 is: 3,509.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,036.61 : 9,057.22 = 2,339.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,036.61/9,057.22 = 2,339.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,036.61x = 9,057.22 × 2,339.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,036.61x = 21,185,969.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,185,969.73/6,036.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,509.58

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