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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,241.01, 9,358.91 and 2,540.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,241.01, 9,358.91 and 2,540.72 is: 3,810.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,241.01 : 9,358.91 = 2,540.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,241.01/9,358.91 = 2,540.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,241.01x = 9,358.91 × 2,540.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,241.01x = 23,778,390.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,778,390.04/6,241.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,810.03

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