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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,245.92, 9,368.84 and 2,548.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,245.92, 9,368.84 and 2,548.08 is: 3,822.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,245.92 : 9,368.84 = 2,548.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,245.92/9,368.84 = 2,548.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,245.92x = 9,368.84 × 2,548.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,245.92x = 23,872,553.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,872,553.83/6,245.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.10

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