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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,241.52, 9,359.52 and 2,292.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,241.52, 9,359.52 and 2,292.80 is: 3,438.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,241.52 : 9,359.52 = 2,292.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,241.52/9,359.52 = 2,292.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,241.52x = 9,359.52 × 2,292.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,241.52x = 21,459,507.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,459,507.46/6,241.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.19

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