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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,042.04, 9,058.26 and 2,344.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,042.04, 9,058.26 and 2,344.12 is: 3,514.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,042.04 : 9,058.26 = 2,344.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,042.04/9,058.26 = 2,344.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,042.04x = 9,058.26 × 2,344.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,042.04x = 21,233,648.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,233,648.43/6,042.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.32

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