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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.87, 9,066.45 and 2,344.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.87, 9,066.45 and 2,344.49 is: 3,518.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.87 : 9,066.45 = 2,344.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.87/9,066.45 = 2,344.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.87x = 9,066.45 × 2,344.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.87x = 21,256,201.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,256,201.36/6,041.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,518.15

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