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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,044.65, 9,062.72 and 2,343.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,044.65, 9,062.72 and 2,343.76 is: 3,513.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,044.65 : 9,062.72 = 2,343.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,044.65/9,062.72 = 2,343.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,044.65x = 9,062.72 × 2,343.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,044.65x = 21,240,812.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,240,812.11/6,044.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,513.99

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