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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,290.71, 9,432.83 and 2,340.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,290.71, 9,432.83 and 2,340.34 is: 3,509.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,290.71 : 9,432.83 = 2,340.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,290.71/9,432.83 = 2,340.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,290.71x = 9,432.83 × 2,340.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,290.71x = 22,076,017.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,076,017.66/6,290.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,509.30

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