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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,240.63, 9,357.07 and 2,079.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,240.63, 9,357.07 and 2,079.56 is: 3,118.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,240.63 : 9,357.07 = 2,079.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,240.63/9,357.07 = 2,079.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,240.63x = 9,357.07 × 2,079.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,240.63x = 19,458,578.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,458,578.09/6,240.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,118.05

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