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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,023.62, 9,039.08 and 2,326.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,023.62, 9,039.08 and 2,326.17 is: 3,490.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,023.62 : 9,039.08 = 2,326.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,023.62/9,039.08 = 2,326.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,023.62x = 9,039.08 × 2,326.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,023.62x = 21,026,436.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,026,436.72/6,023.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.66

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