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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,246.02, 9,366.40 and 2,545.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,246.02, 9,366.40 and 2,545.72 is: 3,817.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,246.02 : 9,366.40 = 2,545.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,246.02/9,366.40 = 2,545.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,246.02x = 9,366.40 × 2,545.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,246.02x = 23,844,231.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,844,231.81/6,246.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,817.51

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