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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,140.09, 9,208.44 and 2,391.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,140.09, 9,208.44 and 2,391.27 is: 3,586.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,140.09 : 9,208.44 = 2,391.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,140.09/9,208.44 = 2,391.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,140.09x = 9,208.44 × 2,391.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,140.09x = 22,019,866.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,019,866.32/6,140.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.25

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