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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,244.62, 9,358.81 and 2,542.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,244.62, 9,358.81 and 2,542.52 is: 3,810.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,244.62 : 9,358.81 = 2,542.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,244.62/9,358.81 = 2,542.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,244.62x = 9,358.81 × 2,542.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,244.62x = 23,794,926.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,794,926.00/6,244.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,810.47

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