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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,040.23, 9,054.73 and 2,344.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,040.23, 9,054.73 and 2,344.87 is: 3,515.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,040.23 : 9,054.73 = 2,344.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,040.23/9,054.73 = 2,344.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,040.23x = 9,054.73 × 2,344.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,040.23x = 21,232,164.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,232,164.74/6,040.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,515.13

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