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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,240.64, 9,357.82 and 2,079.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,240.64, 9,357.82 and 2,079.18 is: 3,117.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,240.64 : 9,357.82 = 2,079.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,240.64/9,357.82 = 2,079.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,240.64x = 9,357.82 × 2,079.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,240.64x = 19,456,592.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,456,592.19/6,240.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,117.73

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