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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,245.49, 9,365.07 and 2,084.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,245.49, 9,365.07 and 2,084.01 is: 3,124.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,245.49 : 9,365.07 = 2,084.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,245.49/9,365.07 = 2,084.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,245.49x = 9,365.07 × 2,084.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,245.49x = 19,516,899.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,516,899.53/6,245.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.96

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