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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,243.01, 9,361.91 and 2,542.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,243.01, 9,361.91 and 2,542.73 is: 3,813.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,243.01 : 9,361.91 = 2,542.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,243.01/9,361.91 = 2,542.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,243.01x = 9,361.91 × 2,542.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,243.01x = 23,804,809.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,804,809.41/6,243.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,813.03

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