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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.23, 9,056.97 and 2,341.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.23, 9,056.97 and 2,341.57 is: 3,510.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.23 : 9,056.97 = 2,341.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.23/9,056.97 = 2,341.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.23x = 9,056.97 × 2,341.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.23x = 21,207,529.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,207,529.24/6,041.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.47

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