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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,246.40, 9,364.52 and 2,550.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,246.40, 9,364.52 and 2,550.40 is: 3,823.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,246.40 : 9,364.52 = 2,550.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,246.40/9,364.52 = 2,550.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,246.40x = 9,364.52 × 2,550.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,246.40x = 23,883,271.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,883,271.81/6,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,823.53

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