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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,019.77, 9,023.51 and 2,320.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,019.77, 9,023.51 and 2,320.55 is: 3,478.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,019.77 : 9,023.51 = 2,320.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,019.77/9,023.51 = 2,320.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,019.77x = 9,023.51 × 2,320.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,019.77x = 20,939,494.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,939,494.53/6,019.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,478.45

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