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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,240.69, 9,353.97 and 2,538.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,240.69, 9,353.97 and 2,538.27 is: 3,804.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,240.69 : 9,353.97 = 2,538.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,240.69/9,353.97 = 2,538.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,240.69x = 9,353.97 × 2,538.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,240.69x = 23,742,901.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,742,901.43/6,240.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,804.53

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