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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.37, 9,372.59 and 2,087.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.37, 9,372.59 and 2,087.82 is: 3,132.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.37 : 9,372.59 = 2,087.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.37/9,372.59 = 2,087.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.37x = 9,372.59 × 2,087.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.37x = 19,568,280.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,568,280.85/6,247.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.24

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