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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,344.97, 9,519.40 and 2,837.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,344.97, 9,519.40 and 2,837.93 is: 4,257.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,344.97 : 9,519.40 = 2,837.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,344.97/9,519.40 = 2,837.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,344.97x = 9,519.40 × 2,837.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,344.97x = 27,015,374.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,015,374.14/6,344.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,257.76

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