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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.24, 9,062.96 and 2,343.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.24, 9,062.96 and 2,343.16 is: 3,515.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.24 : 9,062.96 = 2,343.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.24/9,062.96 = 2,343.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.24x = 9,062.96 × 2,343.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.24x = 21,235,965.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,235,965.35/6,041.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,515.17

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