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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,248.44, 9,372.18 and 2,549.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,248.44, 9,372.18 and 2,549.68 is: 3,824.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,248.44 : 9,372.18 = 2,549.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,248.44/9,372.18 = 2,549.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,248.44x = 9,372.18 × 2,549.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,248.44x = 23,896,059.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,896,059.90/6,248.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,824.32

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