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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,246.74, 9,371.46 and 2,087.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,246.74, 9,371.46 and 2,087.12 is: 3,131.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,246.74 : 9,371.46 = 2,087.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,246.74/9,371.46 = 2,087.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,246.74x = 9,371.46 × 2,087.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,246.74x = 19,559,361.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,559,361.60/6,246.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.13

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