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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,245.03, 9,361.55 and 2,082.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,245.03, 9,361.55 and 2,082.14 is: 3,121.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,245.03 : 9,361.55 = 2,082.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,245.03/9,361.55 = 2,082.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,245.03x = 9,361.55 × 2,082.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,245.03x = 19,492,000.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,492,000.50/6,245.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.20

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