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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,244.01, 9,362.90 and 2,082.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,244.01, 9,362.90 and 2,082.56 is: 3,122.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,244.01 : 9,362.90 = 2,082.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,244.01/9,362.90 = 2,082.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,244.01x = 9,362.90 × 2,082.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,244.01x = 19,498,801.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,498,801.02/6,244.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.80

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