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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,243.59, 9,359.24 and 2,548.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,243.59, 9,359.24 and 2,548.41 is: 3,820.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,243.59 : 9,359.24 = 2,548.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,243.59/9,359.24 = 2,548.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,243.59x = 9,359.24 × 2,548.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,243.59x = 23,851,168.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,851,168.07/6,243.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.11

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