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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,239.33, 9,354.84 and 2,540.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,239.33, 9,354.84 and 2,540.57 is: 3,809.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,239.33 : 9,354.84 = 2,540.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,239.33/9,354.84 = 2,540.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,239.33x = 9,354.84 × 2,540.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,239.33x = 23,766,583.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,766,583.85/6,239.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.16

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