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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,243.28, 9,365.11 and 2,731.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,243.28, 9,365.11 and 2,731.48 is: 4,097.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,243.28 : 9,365.11 = 2,731.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,243.28/9,365.11 = 2,731.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,243.28x = 9,365.11 × 2,731.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,243.28x = 25,580,580.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,580,580.42/6,243.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,097.30

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