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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,241.82, 9,361.73 and 2,084.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,241.82, 9,361.73 and 2,084.72 is: 3,126.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,241.82 : 9,361.73 = 2,084.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,241.82/9,361.73 = 2,084.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,241.82x = 9,361.73 × 2,084.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,241.82x = 19,516,544.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,516,544.17/6,241.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.74

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