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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,245.08, 9,367.70 and 1,862.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,245.08, 9,367.70 and 1,862.20 is: 2,793.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,245.08 : 9,367.70 = 1,862.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,245.08/9,367.70 = 1,862.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,245.08x = 9,367.70 × 1,862.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,245.08x = 17,444,530.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,444,530.94/6,245.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,793.32

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