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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,248.20, 9,372.30 and 2,549.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,248.20, 9,372.30 and 2,549.20 is: 3,823.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,248.20 : 9,372.30 = 2,549.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,248.20/9,372.30 = 2,549.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,248.20x = 9,372.30 × 2,549.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,248.20x = 23,891,867.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,891,867.16/6,248.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,823.80

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