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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,245.58, 9,365.70 and 2,084.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,245.58, 9,365.70 and 2,084.46 is: 3,125.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,245.58 : 9,365.70 = 2,084.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,245.58/9,365.70 = 2,084.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,245.58x = 9,365.70 × 2,084.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,245.58x = 19,522,427.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,522,427.02/6,245.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.80

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