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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.41, 9,371.65 and 2,549.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.41, 9,371.65 and 2,549.89 is: 3,825.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.41 : 9,371.65 = 2,549.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.41/9,371.65 = 2,549.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.41x = 9,371.65 × 2,549.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.41x = 23,896,676.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,896,676.62/6,247.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.05

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