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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,139.16, 9,209.58 and 2,441.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,139.16, 9,209.58 and 2,441.76 is: 3,662.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,139.16 : 9,209.58 = 2,441.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,139.16/9,209.58 = 2,441.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,139.16x = 9,209.58 × 2,441.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,139.16x = 22,487,584.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,487,584.06/6,139.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,662.97

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