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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,039.57, 9,062.05 and 2,342.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,039.57, 9,062.05 and 2,342.09 is: 3,514.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,039.57 : 9,062.05 = 2,342.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,039.57/9,062.05 = 2,342.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,039.57x = 9,062.05 × 2,342.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,039.57x = 21,224,142.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,224,142.54/6,039.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.18

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