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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,245.07, 9,365.31 and 2,545.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,245.07, 9,365.31 and 2,545.29 is: 3,817.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,245.07 : 9,365.31 = 2,545.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,245.07/9,365.31 = 2,545.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,245.07x = 9,365.31 × 2,545.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,245.07x = 23,837,429.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,837,429.89/6,245.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,817.00

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