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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.64, 9,371.46 and 2,551.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.64, 9,371.46 and 2,551.61 is: 3,827.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.64 : 9,371.46 = 2,551.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.64/9,371.46 = 2,551.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.64x = 9,371.46 × 2,551.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.64x = 23,912,311.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,912,311.05/6,247.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.42

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