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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,244.31, 9,366.48 and 2,545.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,244.31, 9,366.48 and 2,545.55 is: 3,818.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,244.31 : 9,366.48 = 2,545.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,244.31/9,366.48 = 2,545.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,244.31x = 9,366.48 × 2,545.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,244.31x = 23,842,843.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,842,843.16/6,244.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,818.33

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