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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,023.43, 9,034.29 and 2,327.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,023.43, 9,034.29 and 2,327.40 is: 3,490.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,023.43 : 9,034.29 = 2,327.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,023.43/9,034.29 = 2,327.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,023.43x = 9,034.29 × 2,327.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,023.43x = 21,026,406.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,026,406.55/6,023.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.77

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