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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,243.08, 9,366.38 and 2,547.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,243.08, 9,366.38 and 2,547.96 is: 3,822.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,243.08 : 9,366.38 = 2,547.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,243.08/9,366.38 = 2,547.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,243.08x = 9,366.38 × 2,547.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,243.08x = 23,865,161.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,865,161.58/6,243.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.66

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