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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,137.06, 9,206.52 and 2,240.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,137.06, 9,206.52 and 2,240.54 is: 3,361.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,137.06 : 9,206.52 = 2,240.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,137.06/9,206.52 = 2,240.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,137.06x = 9,206.52 × 2,240.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,137.06x = 20,627,576.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,627,576.32/6,137.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.15

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