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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,244.10, 9,366.68 and 2,546.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,244.10, 9,366.68 and 2,546.58 is: 3,820.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,244.10 : 9,366.68 = 2,546.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,244.10/9,366.68 = 2,546.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,244.10x = 9,366.68 × 2,546.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,244.10x = 23,852,999.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,852,999.95/6,244.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.09

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