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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,245.13, 9,367.72 and 1,862.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,245.13, 9,367.72 and 1,862.49 is: 2,793.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,245.13 : 9,367.72 = 1,862.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,245.13/9,367.72 = 1,862.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,245.13x = 9,367.72 × 1,862.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,245.13x = 17,447,315.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,447,315.30/6,245.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,793.75

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