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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,241.94, 9,361.22 and 2,493.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,241.94, 9,361.22 and 2,493.55 is: 3,739.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,241.94 : 9,361.22 = 2,493.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,241.94/9,361.22 = 2,493.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,241.94x = 9,361.22 × 2,493.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,241.94x = 23,342,623.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,342,623.32/6,241.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,739.65

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