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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,241.78, 9,362.67 and 2,543.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,241.78, 9,362.67 and 2,543.19 is: 3,814.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,241.78 : 9,362.67 = 2,543.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,241.78/9,362.67 = 2,543.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,241.78x = 9,362.67 × 2,543.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,241.78x = 23,811,048.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,811,048.72/6,241.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.79

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