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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,237.96, 9,356.38 and 2,076.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,237.96, 9,356.38 and 2,076.62 is: 3,114.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,237.96 : 9,356.38 = 2,076.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,237.96/9,356.38 = 2,076.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,237.96x = 9,356.38 × 2,076.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,237.96x = 19,429,645.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,429,645.84/6,237.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.74

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