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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.48, 9,368.16 and 2,086.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.48, 9,368.16 and 2,086.06 is: 3,128.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.48 : 9,368.16 = 2,086.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.48/9,368.16 = 2,086.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.48x = 9,368.16 × 2,086.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.48x = 19,542,543.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,542,543.85/6,247.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,128.07

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