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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,246.08, 9,365.97 and 2,084.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,246.08, 9,365.97 and 2,084.62 is: 3,125.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,246.08 : 9,365.97 = 2,084.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,246.08/9,365.97 = 2,084.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,246.08x = 9,365.97 × 2,084.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,246.08x = 19,524,488.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,524,488.38/6,246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.88

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