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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,246.36, 9,361.46 and 2,544.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,246.36, 9,361.46 and 2,544.28 is: 3,813.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,246.36 : 9,361.46 = 2,544.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,246.36/9,361.46 = 2,544.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,246.36x = 9,361.46 × 2,544.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,246.36x = 23,818,175.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,818,175.45/6,246.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,813.13

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