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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,137.48, 9,206.38 and 2,441.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,137.48, 9,206.38 and 2,441.46 is: 3,662.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,137.48 : 9,206.38 = 2,441.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,137.48/9,206.38 = 2,441.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,137.48x = 9,206.38 × 2,441.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,137.48x = 22,477,008.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,477,008.51/6,137.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,662.25

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