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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,239.93, 9,363.74 and 2,907.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,239.93, 9,363.74 and 2,907.59 is: 4,363.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,239.93 : 9,363.74 = 2,907.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,239.93/9,363.74 = 2,907.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,239.93x = 9,363.74 × 2,907.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,239.93x = 27,225,855.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,225,855.43/6,239.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,363.17

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