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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,245.28, 9,368.58 and 2,083.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,245.28, 9,368.58 and 2,083.84 is: 3,125.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,245.28 : 9,368.58 = 2,083.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,245.28/9,368.58 = 2,083.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,245.28x = 9,368.58 × 2,083.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,245.28x = 19,522,621.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,522,621.75/6,245.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.98

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