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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,241.89, 9,363.53 and 2,082.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,241.89, 9,363.53 and 2,082.19 is: 3,123.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,241.89 : 9,363.53 = 2,082.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,241.89/9,363.53 = 2,082.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,241.89x = 9,363.53 × 2,082.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,241.89x = 19,496,647.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,496,647.88/6,241.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.51

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