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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,246.99, 9,370.32 and 2,548.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,246.99, 9,370.32 and 2,548.23 is: 3,822.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,246.99 : 9,370.32 = 2,548.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,246.99/9,370.32 = 2,548.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,246.99x = 9,370.32 × 2,548.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,246.99x = 23,877,730.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,877,730.53/6,246.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.28

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