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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,140.05, 9,211.52 and 2,442.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,140.05, 9,211.52 and 2,442.49 is: 3,664.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,140.05 : 9,211.52 = 2,442.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,140.05/9,211.52 = 2,442.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,140.05x = 9,211.52 × 2,442.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,140.05x = 22,499,033.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,499,033.27/6,140.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.31

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