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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,241.44, 9,359.58 and 2,541.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,241.44, 9,359.58 and 2,541.16 is: 3,810.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,241.44 : 9,359.58 = 2,541.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,241.44/9,359.58 = 2,541.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,241.44x = 9,359.58 × 2,541.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,241.44x = 23,784,190.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,784,190.31/6,241.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,810.69

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