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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.32, 9,038.28 and 2,326.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.32, 9,038.28 and 2,326.70 is: 3,489.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.32 : 9,038.28 = 2,326.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.32/9,038.28 = 2,326.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.32x = 9,038.28 × 2,326.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.32x = 21,029,366.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,029,366.08/6,027.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.01

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