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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,139.33, 9,206.26 and 2,241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,139.33, 9,206.26 and 2,241 is: 3,360.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,139.33 : 9,206.26 = 2,241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,139.33/9,206.26 = 2,241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,139.33x = 9,206.26 × 2,241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,139.33x = 20,631,223.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,631,223.06/6,139.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.50

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