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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,244.11, 9,358.08 and 2,542

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,244.11, 9,358.08 and 2,542 is: 3,809.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,244.11 : 9,358.08 = 2,542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,244.11/9,358.08 = 2,542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,244.11x = 9,358.08 × 2,542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,244.11x = 23,788,239.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,788,239.36/6,244.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.71

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