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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,020.34, 9,023.58 and 2,320.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,020.34, 9,023.58 and 2,320.71 is: 3,478.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,020.34 : 9,023.58 = 2,320.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,020.34/9,023.58 = 2,320.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,020.34x = 9,023.58 × 2,320.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,020.34x = 20,941,112.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,941,112.34/6,020.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,478.39

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