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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,036.71, 9,053.60 and 2,336.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,036.71, 9,053.60 and 2,336.58 is: 3,504.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,036.71 : 9,053.60 = 2,336.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,036.71/9,053.60 = 2,336.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,036.71x = 9,053.60 × 2,336.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,036.71x = 21,154,449.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,154,449.01/6,036.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.30

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