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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.77, 9,355.18 and 2,075.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.77, 9,355.18 and 2,075.77 is: 3,114.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.77 : 9,355.18 = 2,075.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.77/9,355.18 = 2,075.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.77x = 9,355.18 × 2,075.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.77x = 19,419,201.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,419,201.99/6,235.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.16

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