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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,243.31, 9,364.98 and 2,544.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,243.31, 9,364.98 and 2,544.55 is: 3,816.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,243.31 : 9,364.98 = 2,544.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,243.31/9,364.98 = 2,544.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,243.31x = 9,364.98 × 2,544.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,243.31x = 23,829,645.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,829,645.99/6,243.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,816.83

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