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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,246.10, 9,369.68 and 2,548.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,246.10, 9,369.68 and 2,548.58 is: 3,823.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,246.10 : 9,369.68 = 2,548.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,246.10/9,369.68 = 2,548.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,246.10x = 9,369.68 × 2,548.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,246.10x = 23,879,379.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,879,379.05/6,246.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,823.09

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