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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,245.32, 9,367.98 and 2,546.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,245.32, 9,367.98 and 2,546.54 is: 3,819.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,245.32 : 9,367.98 = 2,546.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,245.32/9,367.98 = 2,546.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,245.32x = 9,367.98 × 2,546.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,245.32x = 23,855,935.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,855,935.79/6,245.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,819.81

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