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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,244.91, 9,367.90 and 2,547.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,244.91, 9,367.90 and 2,547.39 is: 3,821.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,244.91 : 9,367.90 = 2,547.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,244.91/9,367.90 = 2,547.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,244.91x = 9,367.90 × 2,547.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,244.91x = 23,863,688.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,863,688.41/6,244.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,821.31

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