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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,241.76, 9,362.58 and 2,543.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,241.76, 9,362.58 and 2,543.12 is: 3,814.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,241.76 : 9,362.58 = 2,543.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,241.76/9,362.58 = 2,543.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,241.76x = 9,362.58 × 2,543.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,241.76x = 23,810,164.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,810,164.45/6,241.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.66

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