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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,137.81, 9,209.45 and 2,241.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,137.81, 9,209.45 and 2,241.30 is: 3,362.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,137.81 : 9,209.45 = 2,241.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,137.81/9,209.45 = 2,241.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,137.81x = 9,209.45 × 2,241.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,137.81x = 20,641,140.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,641,140.29/6,137.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.95

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