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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,246.49, 9,371.09 and 2,086.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,246.49, 9,371.09 and 2,086.87 is: 3,130.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,246.49 : 9,371.09 = 2,086.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,246.49/9,371.09 = 2,086.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,246.49x = 9,371.09 × 2,086.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,246.49x = 19,556,246.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,556,246.59/6,246.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.76

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