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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,246.44, 9,369.62 and 2,547.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,246.44, 9,369.62 and 2,547.78 is: 3,821.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,246.44 : 9,369.62 = 2,547.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,246.44/9,369.62 = 2,547.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,246.44x = 9,369.62 × 2,547.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,246.44x = 23,871,730.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,871,730.44/6,246.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,821.65

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