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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,023.97, 9,035.37 and 2,647.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,023.97, 9,035.37 and 2,647.09 is: 3,970.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,023.97 : 9,035.37 = 2,647.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,023.97/9,035.37 = 2,647.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,023.97x = 9,035.37 × 2,647.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,023.97x = 23,917,437.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,917,437.57/6,023.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,970.38

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