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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,351.95, 9,523.14 and 2,837.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,351.95, 9,523.14 and 2,837.71 is: 4,254.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,351.95 : 9,523.14 = 2,837.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,351.95/9,523.14 = 2,837.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,351.95x = 9,523.14 × 2,837.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,351.95x = 27,023,910.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,023,910.87/6,351.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,254.43

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