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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,243.14, 9,361.55 and 2,081.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,243.14, 9,361.55 and 2,081.69 is: 3,121.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,243.14 : 9,361.55 = 2,081.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,243.14/9,361.55 = 2,081.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,243.14x = 9,361.55 × 2,081.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,243.14x = 19,487,845.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,487,845.02/6,243.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.48

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