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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,038.32, 9,055.72 and 2,339.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,038.32, 9,055.72 and 2,339.73 is: 3,508.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,038.32 : 9,055.72 = 2,339.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,038.32/9,055.72 = 2,339.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,038.32x = 9,055.72 × 2,339.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,038.32x = 21,187,939.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,187,939.76/6,038.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,508.91

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