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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.19, 9,367.59 and 2,085.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.19, 9,367.59 and 2,085.70 is: 3,127.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.19 : 9,367.59 = 2,085.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.19/9,367.59 = 2,085.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.19x = 9,367.59 × 2,085.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.19x = 19,537,966.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,537,966.87/6,247.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.48

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