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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,243.69, 9,358.47 and 2,541.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,243.69, 9,358.47 and 2,541.27 is: 3,809.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,243.69 : 9,358.47 = 2,541.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,243.69/9,358.47 = 2,541.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,243.69x = 9,358.47 × 2,541.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,243.69x = 23,782,399.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,782,399.06/6,243.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.03

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