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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,241.95, 9,363.83 and 2,544.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,241.95, 9,363.83 and 2,544.40 is: 3,816.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,241.95 : 9,363.83 = 2,544.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,241.95/9,363.83 = 2,544.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,241.95x = 9,363.83 × 2,544.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,241.95x = 23,825,329.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,825,329.05/6,241.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,816.97

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