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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,240.62, 9,358.88 and 2,079.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,240.62, 9,358.88 and 2,079.48 is: 3,118.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,240.62 : 9,358.88 = 2,079.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,240.62/9,358.88 = 2,079.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,240.62x = 9,358.88 × 2,079.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,240.62x = 19,461,628.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,461,628.48/6,240.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,118.54

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