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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,245.41, 9,368.65 and 2,547.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,245.41, 9,368.65 and 2,547.89 is: 3,822.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,245.41 : 9,368.65 = 2,547.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,245.41/9,368.65 = 2,547.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,245.41x = 9,368.65 × 2,547.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,245.41x = 23,870,289.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,870,289.65/6,245.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.06

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