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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,243.21, 9,366.12 and 2,083.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,243.21, 9,366.12 and 2,083.55 is: 3,125.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,243.21 : 9,366.12 = 2,083.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,243.21/9,366.12 = 2,083.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,243.21x = 9,366.12 × 2,083.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,243.21x = 19,514,732.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,514,732.50/6,243.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.75

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