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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.17, 9,369.89 and 2,087.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.17, 9,369.89 and 2,087.09 is: 3,130.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.17 : 9,369.89 = 2,087.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.17/9,369.89 = 2,087.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.17x = 9,369.89 × 2,087.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.17x = 19,555,746.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,555,746.44/6,247.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.34

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