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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.40, 9,374.16 and 2,552.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.40, 9,374.16 and 2,552.18 is: 3,829.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.40 : 9,374.16 = 2,552.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.40/9,374.16 = 2,552.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.40x = 9,374.16 × 2,552.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.40x = 23,924,543.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,924,543.67/6,247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.52

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