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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.21, 9,062.26 and 2,341.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.21, 9,062.26 and 2,341.85 is: 3,512.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.21 : 9,062.26 = 2,341.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.21/9,062.26 = 2,341.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.21x = 9,062.26 × 2,341.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.21x = 21,222,402.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,222,402.42/6,041.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.94

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