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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,244.84, 9,360.15 and 2,083.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,244.84, 9,360.15 and 2,083.87 is: 3,123.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,244.84 : 9,360.15 = 2,083.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,244.84/9,360.15 = 2,083.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,244.84x = 9,360.15 × 2,083.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,244.84x = 19,505,335.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,505,335.78/6,244.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.43

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