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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,237.33, 9,348.91 and 2,076.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,237.33, 9,348.91 and 2,076.36 is: 3,112.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,237.33 : 9,348.91 = 2,076.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,237.33/9,348.91 = 2,076.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,237.33x = 9,348.91 × 2,076.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,237.33x = 19,411,702.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,411,702.77/6,237.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.18

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