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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,241.73, 9,354.40 and 3,080.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,241.73, 9,354.40 and 3,080.91 is: 4,617.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,241.73 : 9,354.40 = 3,080.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,241.73/9,354.40 = 3,080.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,241.73x = 9,354.40 × 3,080.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,241.73x = 28,820,074.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,820,074.34/6,241.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,617.32

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