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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,245.72, 9,366.92 and 2,085.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,245.72, 9,366.92 and 2,085.88 is: 3,128.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,245.72 : 9,366.92 = 2,085.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,245.72/9,366.92 = 2,085.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,245.72x = 9,366.92 × 2,085.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,245.72x = 19,538,271.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,538,271.09/6,245.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,128.27

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