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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,238.12, 9,357.40 and 2,021.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,238.12, 9,357.40 and 2,021.27 is: 3,031.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,238.12 : 9,357.40 = 2,021.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,238.12/9,357.40 = 2,021.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,238.12x = 9,357.40 × 2,021.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,238.12x = 18,913,854.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,913,854.33/6,238.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.98

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