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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.30, 9,371.67 and 2,549.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.30, 9,371.67 and 2,549.02 is: 3,823.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.30 : 9,371.67 = 2,549.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.30/9,371.67 = 2,549.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.30x = 9,371.67 × 2,549.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.30x = 23,888,574.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,888,574.26/6,247.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,823.82

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