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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,140.48, 9,204.41 and 2,391.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,140.48, 9,204.41 and 2,391.26 is: 3,584.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,140.48 : 9,204.41 = 2,391.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,140.48/9,204.41 = 2,391.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,140.48x = 9,204.41 × 2,391.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,140.48x = 22,010,097.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,010,097.41/6,140.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,584.43

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