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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,248.02, 9,372.16 and 2,547.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,248.02, 9,372.16 and 2,547.69 is: 3,821.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,248.02 : 9,372.16 = 2,547.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,248.02/9,372.16 = 2,547.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,248.02x = 9,372.16 × 2,547.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,248.02x = 23,877,358.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,877,358.31/6,248.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,821.59

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