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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,246.58, 9,371.22 and 1,864.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,246.58, 9,371.22 and 1,864.39 is: 2,796.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,246.58 : 9,371.22 = 1,864.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,246.58/9,371.22 = 1,864.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,246.58x = 9,371.22 × 1,864.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,246.58x = 17,471,608.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,471,608.86/6,246.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,796.99

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