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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,241.17, 9,363.54 and 2,083.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,241.17, 9,363.54 and 2,083.91 is: 3,126.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,241.17 : 9,363.54 = 2,083.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,241.17/9,363.54 = 2,083.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,241.17x = 9,363.54 × 2,083.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,241.17x = 19,512,735.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,512,735.64/6,241.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.45

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