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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,240.08, 9,357.45 and 2,078.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,240.08, 9,357.45 and 2,078.96 is: 3,117.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,240.08 : 9,357.45 = 2,078.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,240.08/9,357.45 = 2,078.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,240.08x = 9,357.45 × 2,078.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,240.08x = 19,453,764.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,453,764.25/6,240.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,117.55

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