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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,240.72, 9,361.08 and 2,542.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,240.72, 9,361.08 and 2,542.08 is: 3,813.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,240.72 : 9,361.08 = 2,542.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,240.72/9,361.08 = 2,542.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,240.72x = 9,361.08 × 2,542.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,240.72x = 23,796,614.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,796,614.25/6,240.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,813.12

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