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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,042.30, 9,058.28 and 2,347.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,042.30, 9,058.28 and 2,347.18 is: 3,518.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,042.30 : 9,058.28 = 2,347.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,042.30/9,058.28 = 2,347.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,042.30x = 9,058.28 × 2,347.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,042.30x = 21,261,392.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,261,392.47/6,042.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,518.76

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