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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.30, 9,059.78 and 2,348.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.30, 9,059.78 and 2,348.18 is: 3,520.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.30 : 9,059.78 = 2,348.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.30/9,059.78 = 2,348.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.30x = 9,059.78 × 2,348.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.30x = 21,273,994.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,273,994.20/6,043.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,520.26

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