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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,302.50, 9,451.74 and 2,084.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,302.50, 9,451.74 and 2,084.97 is: 3,126.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,302.50 : 9,451.74 = 2,084.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,302.50/9,451.74 = 2,084.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,302.50x = 9,451.74 × 2,084.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,302.50x = 19,706,594.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,706,594.35/6,302.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.79

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