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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,246.08, 9,368.10 and 2,085.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,246.08, 9,368.10 and 2,085.92 is: 3,128.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,246.08 : 9,368.10 = 2,085.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,246.08/9,368.10 = 2,085.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,246.08x = 9,368.10 × 2,085.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,246.08x = 19,541,107.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,541,107.15/6,246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,128.54

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