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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,245.36, 9,359.96 and 2,543.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,245.36, 9,359.96 and 2,543.25 is: 3,811.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,245.36 : 9,359.96 = 2,543.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,245.36/9,359.96 = 2,543.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,245.36x = 9,359.96 × 2,543.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,245.36x = 23,804,705.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,804,705.55/6,245.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,811.59

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