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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.92, 9,354.12 and 2,076.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.92, 9,354.12 and 2,076.30 is: 3,114.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.92 : 9,354.12 = 2,076.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.92/9,354.12 = 2,076.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.92x = 9,354.12 × 2,076.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.92x = 19,421,959.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,421,959.36/6,235.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.53

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