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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,240.67, 9,359.99 and 2,080.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,240.67, 9,359.99 and 2,080.72 is: 3,120.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,240.67 : 9,359.99 = 2,080.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,240.67/9,359.99 = 2,080.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,240.67x = 9,359.99 × 2,080.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,240.67x = 19,475,474.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,475,474.19/6,240.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.73

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