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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,236.67, 9,354.74 and 2,903.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,236.67, 9,354.74 and 2,903.78 is: 4,355.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,236.67 : 9,354.74 = 2,903.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,236.67/9,354.74 = 2,903.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,236.67x = 9,354.74 × 2,903.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,236.67x = 27,164,067.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,164,067.40/6,236.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,355.54

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