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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,139.29, 9,211.38 and 2,246.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,139.29, 9,211.38 and 2,246.43 is: 3,370.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,139.29 : 9,211.38 = 2,246.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,139.29/9,211.38 = 2,246.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,139.29x = 9,211.38 × 2,246.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,139.29x = 20,692,720.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,692,720.37/6,139.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.54

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