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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,244.19, 9,359.22 and 2,541.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,244.19, 9,359.22 and 2,541.77 is: 3,809.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,244.19 : 9,359.22 = 2,541.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,244.19/9,359.22 = 2,541.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,244.19x = 9,359.22 × 2,541.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,244.19x = 23,788,984.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,788,984.62/6,244.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.78

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