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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,241.39, 9,358.95 and 2,079.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,241.39, 9,358.95 and 2,079.93 is: 3,118.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,241.39 : 9,358.95 = 2,079.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,241.39/9,358.95 = 2,079.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,241.39x = 9,358.95 × 2,079.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,241.39x = 19,465,950.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,465,950.47/6,241.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,118.85

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