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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,246.84, 9,370.26 and 2,086.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,246.84, 9,370.26 and 2,086.07 is: 3,129.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,246.84 : 9,370.26 = 2,086.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,246.84/9,370.26 = 2,086.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,246.84x = 9,370.26 × 2,086.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,246.84x = 19,547,007.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,547,007.85/6,246.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.10

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