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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,246.58, 9,367.20 and 2,085.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,246.58, 9,367.20 and 2,085.46 is: 3,127.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,246.58 : 9,367.20 = 2,085.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,246.58/9,367.20 = 2,085.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,246.58x = 9,367.20 × 2,085.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,246.58x = 19,534,920.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,534,920.91/6,246.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.30

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