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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,237.71, 9,356.97 and 2,077.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,237.71, 9,356.97 and 2,077.55 is: 3,116.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,237.71 : 9,356.97 = 2,077.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,237.71/9,356.97 = 2,077.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,237.71x = 9,356.97 × 2,077.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,237.71x = 19,439,573.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,439,573.02/6,237.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,116.46

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