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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,240.02, 9,354.56 and 2,545.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,240.02, 9,354.56 and 2,545.37 is: 3,815.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,240.02 : 9,354.56 = 2,545.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,240.02/9,354.56 = 2,545.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,240.02x = 9,354.56 × 2,545.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,240.02x = 23,810,756.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,810,756.89/6,240.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,815.81

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