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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.23, 9,059.97 and 2,343.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.23, 9,059.97 and 2,343.57 is: 3,513.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.23 : 9,059.97 = 2,343.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.23/9,059.97 = 2,343.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.23x = 9,059.97 × 2,343.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.23x = 21,232,673.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,232,673.89/6,043.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,513.46

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