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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,246.09, 9,368.10 and 2,085.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,246.09, 9,368.10 and 2,085.93 is: 3,128.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,246.09 : 9,368.10 = 2,085.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,246.09/9,368.10 = 2,085.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,246.09x = 9,368.10 × 2,085.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,246.09x = 19,541,200.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,541,200.83/6,246.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,128.55

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