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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,246.68, 9,360.74 and 2,544.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,246.68, 9,360.74 and 2,544.38 is: 3,812.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,246.68 : 9,360.74 = 2,544.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,246.68/9,360.74 = 2,544.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,246.68x = 9,360.74 × 2,544.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,246.68x = 23,817,279.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,817,279.64/6,246.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.79

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