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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.07, 9,372.63 and 1,864.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.07, 9,372.63 and 1,864.56 is: 2,797.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.07 : 9,372.63 = 1,864.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.07/9,372.63 = 1,864.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.07x = 9,372.63 × 1,864.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.07x = 17,475,830.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,475,830.99/6,247.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,797.45

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