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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,245.64, 9,371.88 and 2,548.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,245.64, 9,371.88 and 2,548.26 is: 3,823.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,245.64 : 9,371.88 = 2,548.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,245.64/9,371.88 = 2,548.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,245.64x = 9,371.88 × 2,548.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,245.64x = 23,881,986.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,881,986.93/6,245.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,823.79

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