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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,044.23, 9,061.47 and 2,344.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,044.23, 9,061.47 and 2,344.57 is: 3,514.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,044.23 : 9,061.47 = 2,344.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,044.23/9,061.47 = 2,344.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,044.23x = 9,061.47 × 2,344.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,044.23x = 21,245,250.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,245,250.72/6,044.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.96

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