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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,240.51, 9,357.63 and 2,079.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,240.51, 9,357.63 and 2,079.06 is: 3,117.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,240.51 : 9,357.63 = 2,079.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,240.51/9,357.63 = 2,079.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,240.51x = 9,357.63 × 2,079.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,240.51x = 19,455,074.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,455,074.23/6,240.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,117.55

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