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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,241.42, 9,365.05 and 2,730.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,241.42, 9,365.05 and 2,730.97 is: 4,097.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,241.42 : 9,365.05 = 2,730.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,241.42/9,365.05 = 2,730.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,241.42x = 9,365.05 × 2,730.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,241.42x = 25,575,670.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,575,670.60/6,241.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,097.73

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