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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,237.83, 9,349.67 and 2,076.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,237.83, 9,349.67 and 2,076.86 is: 3,112.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,237.83 : 9,349.67 = 2,076.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,237.83/9,349.67 = 2,076.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,237.83x = 9,349.67 × 2,076.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,237.83x = 19,417,898.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,417,898.50/6,237.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.93

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