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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,245.30, 9,368.67 and 2,547.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,245.30, 9,368.67 and 2,547.02 is: 3,820.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,245.30 : 9,368.67 = 2,547.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,245.30/9,368.67 = 2,547.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,245.30x = 9,368.67 × 2,547.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,245.30x = 23,862,189.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,862,189.86/6,245.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.82

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