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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,042.08, 9,063.58 and 2,342.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,042.08, 9,063.58 and 2,342.72 is: 3,514.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,042.08 : 9,063.58 = 2,342.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,042.08/9,063.58 = 2,342.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,042.08x = 9,063.58 × 2,342.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,042.08x = 21,233,430.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,233,430.14/6,042.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.26

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