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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,245.56, 9,368.11 and 2,546.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,245.56, 9,368.11 and 2,546.79 is: 3,820.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,245.56 : 9,368.11 = 2,546.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,245.56/9,368.11 = 2,546.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,245.56x = 9,368.11 × 2,546.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,245.56x = 23,858,608.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,858,608.87/6,245.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.09

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