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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.15, 9,064.02 and 2,345.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.15, 9,064.02 and 2,345.97 is: 3,519.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.15 : 9,064.02 = 2,345.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.15/9,064.02 = 2,345.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.15x = 9,064.02 × 2,345.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.15x = 21,263,873.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,263,873.68/6,041.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.84

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