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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,037.38, 9,052.43 and 2,336.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,037.38, 9,052.43 and 2,336.49 is: 3,503.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,037.38 : 9,052.43 = 2,336.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,037.38/9,052.43 = 2,336.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,037.38x = 9,052.43 × 2,336.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,037.38x = 21,150,900.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,150,900.49/6,037.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,503.32

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