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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,238.26, 9,356.36 and 2,077.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,238.26, 9,356.36 and 2,077.29 is: 3,115.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,238.26 : 9,356.36 = 2,077.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,238.26/9,356.36 = 2,077.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,238.26x = 9,356.36 × 2,077.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,238.26x = 19,435,862.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,435,862.68/6,238.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,115.59

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