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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,140.08, 9,204.40 and 2,441.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,140.08, 9,204.40 and 2,441.60 is: 3,660.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,140.08 : 9,204.40 = 2,441.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,140.08/9,204.40 = 2,441.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,140.08x = 9,204.40 × 2,441.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,140.08x = 22,473,463.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,473,463.04/6,140.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.13

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