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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,241.32, 9,357.84 and 2,542.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,241.32, 9,357.84 and 2,542.56 is: 3,812.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,241.32 : 9,357.84 = 2,542.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,241.32/9,357.84 = 2,542.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,241.32x = 9,357.84 × 2,542.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,241.32x = 23,792,869.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,792,869.67/6,241.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.15

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