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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,241.32, 9,362.62 and 2,137.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,241.32, 9,362.62 and 2,137.64 is: 3,206.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,241.32 : 9,362.62 = 2,137.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,241.32/9,362.62 = 2,137.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,241.32x = 9,362.62 × 2,137.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,241.32x = 20,013,911.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,013,911.02/6,241.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,206.68

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