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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,244.08, 9,366.20 and 1,861.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,244.08, 9,366.20 and 1,861.20 is: 2,791.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,244.08 : 9,366.20 = 1,861.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,244.08/9,366.20 = 1,861.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,244.08x = 9,366.20 × 1,861.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,244.08x = 17,432,371.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,432,371.44/6,244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,791.82

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