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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,040.57, 9,063.56 and 2,343.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,040.57, 9,063.56 and 2,343.09 is: 3,515.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,040.57 : 9,063.56 = 2,343.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,040.57/9,063.56 = 2,343.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,040.57x = 9,063.56 × 2,343.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,040.57x = 21,236,725.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,236,725.08/6,040.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,515.68

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