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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,139.47, 9,210.91 and 2,444.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,139.47, 9,210.91 and 2,444.29 is: 3,667.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,139.47 : 9,210.91 = 2,444.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,139.47/9,210.91 = 2,444.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,139.47x = 9,210.91 × 2,444.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,139.47x = 22,514,155.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,514,155.59/6,139.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,667.12

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