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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,237, 9,350.23 and 2,903.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,237, 9,350.23 and 2,903.53 is: 4,352.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,237 : 9,350.23 = 2,903.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,237/9,350.23 = 2,903.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,237x = 9,350.23 × 2,903.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,237x = 27,148,673.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,148,673.31/6,237
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.84

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