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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.12, 9,067.44 and 2,486.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.12, 9,067.44 and 2,486.12 is: 3,727.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.12 : 9,067.44 = 2,486.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.12/9,067.44 = 2,486.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.12x = 9,067.44 × 2,486.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.12x = 22,542,743.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,542,743.93/6,047.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.85

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