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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.44, 9,370.68 and 2,548.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.44, 9,370.68 and 2,548.68 is: 3,822.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.44 : 9,370.68 = 2,548.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.44/9,370.68 = 2,548.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.44x = 9,370.68 × 2,548.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.44x = 23,882,864.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,882,864.70/6,247.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.82

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