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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,238.58, 9,354.36 and 2,076.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,238.58, 9,354.36 and 2,076.36 is: 3,113.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,238.58 : 9,354.36 = 2,076.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,238.58/9,354.36 = 2,076.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,238.58x = 9,354.36 × 2,076.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,238.58x = 19,423,018.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,423,018.93/6,238.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.37

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