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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.67, 9,371.86 and 2,549.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.67, 9,371.86 and 2,549.82 is: 3,824.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.67 : 9,371.86 = 2,549.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.67/9,371.86 = 2,549.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.67x = 9,371.86 × 2,549.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.67x = 23,896,556.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,896,556.07/6,247.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,824.87

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