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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,242.51, 9,361.16 and 2,542.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,242.51, 9,361.16 and 2,542.23 is: 3,812.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,242.51 : 9,361.16 = 2,542.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,242.51/9,361.16 = 2,542.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,242.51x = 9,361.16 × 2,542.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,242.51x = 23,798,221.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,798,221.79/6,242.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.28

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