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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,037.23, 9,057.39 and 2,338.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,037.23, 9,057.39 and 2,338.44 is: 3,508.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,037.23 : 9,057.39 = 2,338.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,037.23/9,057.39 = 2,338.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,037.23x = 9,057.39 × 2,338.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,037.23x = 21,180,163.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,180,163.07/6,037.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,508.26

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