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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,243.86, 9,357.71 and 2,541.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,243.86, 9,357.71 and 2,541.75 is: 3,809.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,243.86 : 9,357.71 = 2,541.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,243.86/9,357.71 = 2,541.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,243.86x = 9,357.71 × 2,541.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,243.86x = 23,784,946.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,784,946.68/6,243.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.34

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