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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,240.70, 9,359.70 and 2,730.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,240.70, 9,359.70 and 2,730.70 is: 4,095.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,240.70 : 9,359.70 = 2,730.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,240.70/9,359.70 = 2,730.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,240.70x = 9,359.70 × 2,730.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,240.70x = 25,558,532.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,558,532.79/6,240.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.46

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