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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,140.02, 9,211.44 and 2,244.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,140.02, 9,211.44 and 2,244.46 is: 3,367.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,140.02 : 9,211.44 = 2,244.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,140.02/9,211.44 = 2,244.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,140.02x = 9,211.44 × 2,244.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,140.02x = 20,674,708.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,674,708.62/6,140.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.21

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