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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,244.09, 9,359.98 and 2,548.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,244.09, 9,359.98 and 2,548.91 is: 3,820.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,244.09 : 9,359.98 = 2,548.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,244.09/9,359.98 = 2,548.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,244.09x = 9,359.98 × 2,548.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,244.09x = 23,857,746.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,857,746.62/6,244.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.85

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