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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,237.98, 9,362.44 and 2,540.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,237.98, 9,362.44 and 2,540.20 is: 3,812.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,237.98 : 9,362.44 = 2,540.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,237.98/9,362.44 = 2,540.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,237.98x = 9,362.44 × 2,540.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,237.98x = 23,782,470.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,782,470.09/6,237.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.53

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