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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,246.32, 9,367.58 and 2,085.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,246.32, 9,367.58 and 2,085.28 is: 3,127.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,246.32 : 9,367.58 = 2,085.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,246.32/9,367.58 = 2,085.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,246.32x = 9,367.58 × 2,085.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,246.32x = 19,534,009.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,534,009.02/6,246.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.29

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