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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,042.73, 9,061.53 and 2,344.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,042.73, 9,061.53 and 2,344.27 is: 3,515.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,042.73 : 9,061.53 = 2,344.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,042.73/9,061.53 = 2,344.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,042.73x = 9,061.53 × 2,344.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,042.73x = 21,242,672.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,242,672.93/6,042.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,515.41

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