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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,140.04, 9,211.60 and 2,441.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,140.04, 9,211.60 and 2,441.04 is: 3,662.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,140.04 : 9,211.60 = 2,441.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,140.04/9,211.60 = 2,441.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,140.04x = 9,211.60 × 2,441.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,140.04x = 22,485,884.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,485,884.06/6,140.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,662.17

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