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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,242.73, 9,363.91 and 2,544.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,242.73, 9,363.91 and 2,544.04 is: 3,815.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,242.73 : 9,363.91 = 2,544.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,242.73/9,363.91 = 2,544.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,242.73x = 9,363.91 × 2,544.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,242.73x = 23,822,161.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,822,161.60/6,242.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,815.98

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