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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,341.49, 9,505.41 and 2,642.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,341.49, 9,505.41 and 2,642.73 is: 3,961.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,341.49 : 9,505.41 = 2,642.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,341.49/9,505.41 = 2,642.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,341.49x = 9,505.41 × 2,642.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,341.49x = 25,120,218.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,120,218.96/6,341.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,961.25

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