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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,244.07, 9,364.48 and 2,495.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,244.07, 9,364.48 and 2,495.70 is: 3,742.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,244.07 : 9,364.48 = 2,495.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,244.07/9,364.48 = 2,495.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,244.07x = 9,364.48 × 2,495.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,244.07x = 23,370,932.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,370,932.74/6,244.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,742.90

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