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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,139.81, 9,211.34 and 2,244.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,139.81, 9,211.34 and 2,244.25 is: 3,366.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,139.81 : 9,211.34 = 2,244.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,139.81/9,211.34 = 2,244.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,139.81x = 9,211.34 × 2,244.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,139.81x = 20,672,549.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,672,549.80/6,139.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.97

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