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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,140.55, 9,212.27 and 2,442.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,140.55, 9,212.27 and 2,442.99 is: 3,665.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,140.55 : 9,212.27 = 2,442.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,140.55/9,212.27 = 2,442.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,140.55x = 9,212.27 × 2,442.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,140.55x = 22,505,471.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,505,471.27/6,140.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.06

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