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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,241.80, 9,362.70 and 2,961.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,241.80, 9,362.70 and 2,961.30 is: 4,441.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,241.80 : 9,362.70 = 2,961.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,241.80/9,362.70 = 2,961.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,241.80x = 9,362.70 × 2,961.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,241.80x = 27,725,763.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,725,763.51/6,241.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,441.95

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