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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.13, 9,371.90 and 2,784.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.13, 9,371.90 and 2,784.38 is: 4,177.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.13 : 9,371.90 = 2,784.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.13/9,371.90 = 2,784.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.13x = 9,371.90 × 2,784.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.13x = 26,094,891.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,094,891.02/6,247.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,177.10

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