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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,243.08, 9,365.09 and 1,860.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,243.08, 9,365.09 and 1,860.71 is: 2,791.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,243.08 : 9,365.09 = 1,860.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,243.08/9,365.09 = 1,860.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,243.08x = 9,365.09 × 1,860.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,243.08x = 17,425,660.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,425,660.48/6,243.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,791.20

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