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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,243.03, 9,365.09 and 2,545.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,243.03, 9,365.09 and 2,545.52 is: 3,818.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,243.03 : 9,365.09 = 2,545.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,243.03/9,365.09 = 2,545.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,243.03x = 9,365.09 × 2,545.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,243.03x = 23,838,964.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,838,964.34/6,243.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,818.49

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