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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,139.96, 9,211.17 and 2,243.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,139.96, 9,211.17 and 2,243.86 is: 3,366.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,139.96 : 9,211.17 = 2,243.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,139.96/9,211.17 = 2,243.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,139.96x = 9,211.17 × 2,243.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,139.96x = 20,668,575.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,668,575.92/6,139.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.24

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