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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,241.98, 9,362.32 and 2,081.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,241.98, 9,362.32 and 2,081.53 is: 3,122.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,241.98 : 9,362.32 = 2,081.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,241.98/9,362.32 = 2,081.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,241.98x = 9,362.32 × 2,081.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,241.98x = 19,487,956.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,487,956.45/6,241.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.08

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