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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,234.76, 9,351.13 and 2,073.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,234.76, 9,351.13 and 2,073.79 is: 3,110.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,234.76 : 9,351.13 = 2,073.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,234.76/9,351.13 = 2,073.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,234.76x = 9,351.13 × 2,073.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,234.76x = 19,392,279.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,392,279.88/6,234.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.35

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