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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,044.62, 9,062.67 and 2,343.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,044.62, 9,062.67 and 2,343.73 is: 3,513.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,044.62 : 9,062.67 = 2,343.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,044.62/9,062.67 = 2,343.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,044.62x = 9,062.67 × 2,343.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,044.62x = 21,240,434.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,240,434.76/6,044.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,513.94

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