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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,241.40, 9,362.58 and 1,858.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,241.40, 9,362.58 and 1,858.52 is: 2,787.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,241.40 : 9,362.58 = 1,858.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,241.40/9,362.58 = 1,858.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,241.40x = 9,362.58 × 1,858.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,241.40x = 17,400,542.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,400,542.18/6,241.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,787.92

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