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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,295.06, 9,442.34 and 2,548.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,295.06, 9,442.34 and 2,548.46 is: 3,822.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,295.06 : 9,442.34 = 2,548.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,295.06/9,442.34 = 2,548.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,295.06x = 9,442.34 × 2,548.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,295.06x = 24,063,425.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,063,425.80/6,295.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.59

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