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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,246.90, 9,371.58 and 1,864.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,246.90, 9,371.58 and 1,864.26 is: 2,796.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,246.90 : 9,371.58 = 1,864.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,246.90/9,371.58 = 1,864.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,246.90x = 9,371.58 × 1,864.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,246.90x = 17,471,061.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,471,061.73/6,246.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,796.76

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