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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,237.57, 9,356.76 and 1,854.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,237.57, 9,356.76 and 1,854.66 is: 2,782.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,237.57 : 9,356.76 = 1,854.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,237.57/9,356.76 = 1,854.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,237.57x = 9,356.76 × 1,854.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,237.57x = 17,353,608.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,353,608.50/6,237.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,782.11

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