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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,238.83, 9,351.16 and 2,077.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,238.83, 9,351.16 and 2,077.86 is: 3,114.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,238.83 : 9,351.16 = 2,077.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,238.83/9,351.16 = 2,077.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,238.83x = 9,351.16 × 2,077.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,238.83x = 19,430,401.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,430,401.32/6,238.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.43

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