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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,361.16, 9,542.83 and 2,412.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,361.16, 9,542.83 and 2,412.76 is: 3,619.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,361.16 : 9,542.83 = 2,412.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,361.16/9,542.83 = 2,412.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,361.16x = 9,542.83 × 2,412.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,361.16x = 23,024,558.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,024,558.51/6,361.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.55

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