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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.98, 9,042.55 and 2,330.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.98, 9,042.55 and 2,330.13 is: 3,495.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.98 : 9,042.55 = 2,330.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.98/9,042.55 = 2,330.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.98x = 9,042.55 × 2,330.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.98x = 21,070,311.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,070,311.21/6,027.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.42

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