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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,042.76, 9,059.26 and 2,343.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,042.76, 9,059.26 and 2,343.08 is: 3,512.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,042.76 : 9,059.26 = 2,343.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,042.76/9,059.26 = 2,343.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,042.76x = 9,059.26 × 2,343.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,042.76x = 21,226,570.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,226,570.92/6,042.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.73

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