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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,243.35, 9,366.17 and 2,082.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,243.35, 9,366.17 and 2,082.97 is: 3,124.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,243.35 : 9,366.17 = 2,082.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,243.35/9,366.17 = 2,082.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,243.35x = 9,366.17 × 2,082.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,243.35x = 19,509,408.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,509,408.52/6,243.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.83

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