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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,140.41, 9,205.02 and 2,242.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,140.41, 9,205.02 and 2,242.09 is: 3,361.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,140.41 : 9,205.02 = 2,242.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,140.41/9,205.02 = 2,242.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,140.41x = 9,205.02 × 2,242.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,140.41x = 20,638,483.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,638,483.29/6,140.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.09

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