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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,241.90, 9,365.91 and 2,546.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,241.90, 9,365.91 and 2,546.68 is: 3,821.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,241.90 : 9,365.91 = 2,546.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,241.90/9,365.91 = 2,546.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,241.90x = 9,365.91 × 2,546.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,241.90x = 23,851,975.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,851,975.68/6,241.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,821.27

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