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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,245.80, 9,369.09 and 2,086.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,245.80, 9,369.09 and 2,086.18 is: 3,129.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,245.80 : 9,369.09 = 2,086.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,245.80/9,369.09 = 2,086.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,245.80x = 9,369.09 × 2,086.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,245.80x = 19,545,608.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,545,608.18/6,245.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.40

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