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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,243.94, 9,358.84 and 2,541.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,243.94, 9,358.84 and 2,541.52 is: 3,809.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,243.94 : 9,358.84 = 2,541.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,243.94/9,358.84 = 2,541.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,243.94x = 9,358.84 × 2,541.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,243.94x = 23,785,679.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,785,679.04/6,243.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.40

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