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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,039.32, 9,057.22 and 2,340.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,039.32, 9,057.22 and 2,340.73 is: 3,510.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,039.32 : 9,057.22 = 2,340.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,039.32/9,057.22 = 2,340.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,039.32x = 9,057.22 × 2,340.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,039.32x = 21,200,506.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,200,506.57/6,039.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.41

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