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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,246.81, 9,367.03 and 2,085.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,246.81, 9,367.03 and 2,085.32 is: 3,126.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,246.81 : 9,367.03 = 2,085.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,246.81/9,367.03 = 2,085.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,246.81x = 9,367.03 × 2,085.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,246.81x = 19,533,281.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,533,281.02/6,246.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.92

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