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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.90, 9,036.38 and 2,332.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.90, 9,036.38 and 2,332.60 is: 3,496.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.90 : 9,036.38 = 2,332.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.90/9,036.38 = 2,332.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.90x = 9,036.38 × 2,332.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.90x = 21,078,259.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,078,259.99/6,027.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,496.78

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