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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,246.25, 9,369.50 and 2,086.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,246.25, 9,369.50 and 2,086.29 is: 3,129.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,246.25 : 9,369.50 = 2,086.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,246.25/9,369.50 = 2,086.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,246.25x = 9,369.50 × 2,086.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,246.25x = 19,547,520.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,547,520.90/6,246.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.48

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