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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.12, 9,039.78 and 2,328.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.12, 9,039.78 and 2,328.89 is: 3,492.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.12 : 9,039.78 = 2,328.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.12/9,039.78 = 2,328.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.12x = 9,039.78 × 2,328.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.12x = 21,052,608.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,052,608.05/6,027.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.98

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