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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,139.77, 9,209.66 and 2,441.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,139.77, 9,209.66 and 2,441.01 is: 3,661.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,139.77 : 9,209.66 = 2,441.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,139.77/9,209.66 = 2,441.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,139.77x = 9,209.66 × 2,441.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,139.77x = 22,480,872.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,480,872.16/6,139.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.52

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