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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.32, 9,042.78 and 2,329.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.32, 9,042.78 and 2,329.70 is: 3,493.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.32 : 9,042.78 = 2,329.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.32/9,042.78 = 2,329.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.32x = 9,042.78 × 2,329.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.32x = 21,066,964.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,066,964.57/6,030.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.51

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