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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,245.13, 9,366.75 and 2,348.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,245.13, 9,366.75 and 2,348.63 is: 3,522.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,245.13 : 9,366.75 = 2,348.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,245.13/9,366.75 = 2,348.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,245.13x = 9,366.75 × 2,348.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,245.13x = 21,999,030.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,999,030.05/6,245.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.59

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