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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,036.70, 9,053.29 and 2,338.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,036.70, 9,053.29 and 2,338.10 is: 3,506.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,036.70 : 9,053.29 = 2,338.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,036.70/9,053.29 = 2,338.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,036.70x = 9,053.29 × 2,338.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,036.70x = 21,167,485.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,167,485.66/6,036.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,506.47

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