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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,024.72, 9,038.14 and 2,326.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,024.72, 9,038.14 and 2,326.64 is: 3,490.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,024.72 : 9,038.14 = 2,326.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,024.72/9,038.14 = 2,326.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,024.72x = 9,038.14 × 2,326.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,024.72x = 21,028,479.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,028,479.01/6,024.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.37

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