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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,241.62, 9,359.34 and 2,080.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,241.62, 9,359.34 and 2,080.20 is: 3,119.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,241.62 : 9,359.34 = 2,080.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,241.62/9,359.34 = 2,080.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,241.62x = 9,359.34 × 2,080.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,241.62x = 19,469,299.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,469,299.07/6,241.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,119.27

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