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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,245.37, 9,369.59 and 2,085.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,245.37, 9,369.59 and 2,085.82 is: 3,129.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,245.37 : 9,369.59 = 2,085.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,245.37/9,369.59 = 2,085.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,245.37x = 9,369.59 × 2,085.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,245.37x = 19,543,244.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,543,244.36/6,245.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.24

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