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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,243.88, 9,359.90 and 2,137

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,243.88, 9,359.90 and 2,137 is: 3,203.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,243.88 : 9,359.90 = 2,137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,243.88/9,359.90 = 2,137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,243.88x = 9,359.90 × 2,137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,243.88x = 20,002,106.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,002,106.30/6,243.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,203.47

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