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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,241.51, 9,359.66 and 2,541.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,241.51, 9,359.66 and 2,541.23 is: 3,810.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,241.51 : 9,359.66 = 2,541.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,241.51/9,359.66 = 2,541.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,241.51x = 9,359.66 × 2,541.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,241.51x = 23,785,001.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,785,001.98/6,241.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,810.78

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