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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,245.55, 9,369.60 and 2,086.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,245.55, 9,369.60 and 2,086.86 is: 3,130.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,245.55 : 9,369.60 = 2,086.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,245.55/9,369.60 = 2,086.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,245.55x = 9,369.60 × 2,086.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,245.55x = 19,553,043.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,553,043.46/6,245.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.72

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