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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,303.92, 9,457.31 and 2,087.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,303.92, 9,457.31 and 2,087.17 is: 3,131.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,303.92 : 9,457.31 = 2,087.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,303.92/9,457.31 = 2,087.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,303.92x = 9,457.31 × 2,087.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,303.92x = 19,738,955.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,738,955.99/6,303.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.22

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