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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,245.58, 9,367.35 and 2,085.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,245.58, 9,367.35 and 2,085.42 is: 3,127.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,245.58 : 9,367.35 = 2,085.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,245.58/9,367.35 = 2,085.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,245.58x = 9,367.35 × 2,085.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,245.58x = 19,534,859.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,534,859.04/6,245.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.79

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