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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,243.54, 9,364.41 and 2,083.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,243.54, 9,364.41 and 2,083.53 is: 3,124.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,243.54 : 9,364.41 = 2,083.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,243.54/9,364.41 = 2,083.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,243.54x = 9,364.41 × 2,083.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,243.54x = 19,511,029.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,511,029.17/6,243.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.99

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