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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,248.54, 9,372.81 and 2,302.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,248.54, 9,372.81 and 2,302.63 is: 3,453.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,248.54 : 9,372.81 = 2,302.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,248.54/9,372.81 = 2,302.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,248.54x = 9,372.81 × 2,302.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,248.54x = 21,582,098.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,582,098.69/6,248.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,453.94

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