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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,245.08, 9,364.47 and 2,083.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,245.08, 9,364.47 and 2,083.62 is: 3,124.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,245.08 : 9,364.47 = 2,083.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,245.08/9,364.47 = 2,083.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,245.08x = 9,364.47 × 2,083.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,245.08x = 19,511,996.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,511,996.98/6,245.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.38

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