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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,245.02, 9,364.90 and 2,544.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,245.02, 9,364.90 and 2,544.74 is: 3,816.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,245.02 : 9,364.90 = 2,544.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,245.02/9,364.90 = 2,544.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,245.02x = 9,364.90 × 2,544.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,245.02x = 23,831,235.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,831,235.63/6,245.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,816.04

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