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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.66, 9,037.56 and 2,330.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.66, 9,037.56 and 2,330.27 is: 3,492.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.66 : 9,037.56 = 2,330.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.66/9,037.56 = 2,330.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.66x = 9,037.56 × 2,330.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.66x = 21,059,954.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,059,954.94/6,029.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.73

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