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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,246.41, 9,370.15 and 2,548.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,246.41, 9,370.15 and 2,548.89 is: 3,823.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,246.41 : 9,370.15 = 2,548.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,246.41/9,370.15 = 2,548.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,246.41x = 9,370.15 × 2,548.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,246.41x = 23,883,475.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,883,475.26/6,246.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,823.56

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