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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,045.51, 9,063.99 and 2,296.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,045.51, 9,063.99 and 2,296.68 is: 3,443.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,045.51 : 9,063.99 = 2,296.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,045.51/9,063.99 = 2,296.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,045.51x = 9,063.99 × 2,296.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,045.51x = 20,817,084.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,817,084.55/6,045.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.40

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