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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,246.74, 9,370.10 and 2,548.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,246.74, 9,370.10 and 2,548.10 is: 3,822.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,246.74 : 9,370.10 = 2,548.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,246.74/9,370.10 = 2,548.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,246.74x = 9,370.10 × 2,548.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,246.74x = 23,875,892.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,875,892.22/6,246.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.14

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