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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.28, 9,059.04 and 2,240.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.28, 9,059.04 and 2,240.68 is: 3,359.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.28 : 9,059.04 = 2,240.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.28/9,059.04 = 2,240.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.28x = 9,059.04 × 2,240.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.28x = 20,298,409.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,298,409.75/6,041.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,359.95

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