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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,246.02, 9,369.16 and 2,545.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,246.02, 9,369.16 and 2,545.69 is: 3,818.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,246.02 : 9,369.16 = 2,545.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,246.02/9,369.16 = 2,545.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,246.02x = 9,369.16 × 2,545.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,246.02x = 23,850,976.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,850,976.92/6,246.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,818.59

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