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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,241.15, 9,356.24 and 2,546.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,241.15, 9,356.24 and 2,546.49 is: 3,817.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,241.15 : 9,356.24 = 2,546.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,241.15/9,356.24 = 2,546.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,241.15x = 9,356.24 × 2,546.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,241.15x = 23,825,571.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,825,571.60/6,241.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,817.50

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