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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.26, 9,370.98 and 1,864.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.26, 9,370.98 and 1,864.89 is: 2,797.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.26 : 9,370.98 = 1,864.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.26/9,370.98 = 1,864.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.26x = 9,370.98 × 1,864.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.26x = 17,475,846.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,475,846.89/6,247.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,797.36

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