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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,036.28, 9,051.58 and 2,340.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,036.28, 9,051.58 and 2,340.24 is: 3,509.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,036.28 : 9,051.58 = 2,340.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,036.28/9,051.58 = 2,340.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,036.28x = 9,051.58 × 2,340.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,036.28x = 21,182,869.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,182,869.58/6,036.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,509.26

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