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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,245.46, 9,363.87 and 2,733.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,245.46, 9,363.87 and 2,733.78 is: 4,098.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,245.46 : 9,363.87 = 2,733.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,245.46/9,363.87 = 2,733.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,245.46x = 9,363.87 × 2,733.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,245.46x = 25,598,760.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,598,760.53/6,245.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.78

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