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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,240.07, 9,358.47 and 2,079.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,240.07, 9,358.47 and 2,079.91 is: 3,119.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,240.07 : 9,358.47 = 2,079.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,240.07/9,358.47 = 2,079.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,240.07x = 9,358.47 × 2,079.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,240.07x = 19,464,775.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,464,775.34/6,240.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,119.32

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