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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,237.51, 9,353.88 and 2,076.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,237.51, 9,353.88 and 2,076.72 is: 3,114.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,237.51 : 9,353.88 = 2,076.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,237.51/9,353.88 = 2,076.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,237.51x = 9,353.88 × 2,076.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,237.51x = 19,425,389.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,425,389.67/6,237.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.29

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