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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,237.37, 9,357.36 and 2,020.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,237.37, 9,357.36 and 2,020.51 is: 3,031.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,237.37 : 9,357.36 = 2,020.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,237.37/9,357.36 = 2,020.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,237.37x = 9,357.36 × 2,020.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,237.37x = 18,906,639.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,906,639.45/6,237.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.19

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