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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,135.52, 9,204.40 and 2,242.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,135.52, 9,204.40 and 2,242.72 is: 3,364.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,135.52 : 9,204.40 = 2,242.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,135.52/9,204.40 = 2,242.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,135.52x = 9,204.40 × 2,242.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,135.52x = 20,642,891.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,642,891.97/6,135.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.49

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