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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,104.40, 9,157.52 and 2,209.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,104.40, 9,157.52 and 2,209.72 is: 3,314.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,104.40 : 9,157.52 = 2,209.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,104.40/9,157.52 = 2,209.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,104.40x = 9,157.52 × 2,209.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,104.40x = 20,235,521.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,235,521.15/6,104.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.91

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