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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,238.08, 9,354.45 and 2,076.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,238.08, 9,354.45 and 2,076.96 is: 3,114.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,238.08 : 9,354.45 = 2,076.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,238.08/9,354.45 = 2,076.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,238.08x = 9,354.45 × 2,076.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,238.08x = 19,428,818.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,428,818.47/6,238.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.55

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