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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,241.78, 9,359.33 and 2,542.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,241.78, 9,359.33 and 2,542.11 is: 3,811.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,241.78 : 9,359.33 = 2,542.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,241.78/9,359.33 = 2,542.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,241.78x = 9,359.33 × 2,542.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,241.78x = 23,792,446.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,792,446.39/6,241.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,811.80

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