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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,237.09, 9,354.71 and 1,853.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,237.09, 9,354.71 and 1,853.97 is: 2,780.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,237.09 : 9,354.71 = 1,853.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,237.09/9,354.71 = 1,853.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,237.09x = 9,354.71 × 1,853.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,237.09x = 17,343,342.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,343,342.43/6,237.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,780.68

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