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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,347.79, 9,523.92 and 2,837.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,347.79, 9,523.92 and 2,837.46 is: 4,257.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,347.79 : 9,523.92 = 2,837.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,347.79/9,523.92 = 2,837.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,347.79x = 9,523.92 × 2,837.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,347.79x = 27,023,742.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,023,742.04/6,347.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,257.19

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