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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,243.34, 9,357.72 and 2,543.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,243.34, 9,357.72 and 2,543.26 is: 3,811.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,243.34 : 9,357.72 = 2,543.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,243.34/9,357.72 = 2,543.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,243.34x = 9,357.72 × 2,543.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,243.34x = 23,799,114.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,799,114.97/6,243.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,811.92

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