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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,140.58, 9,212.70 and 1,981.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,140.58, 9,212.70 and 1,981.24 is: 2,972.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,140.58 : 9,212.70 = 1,981.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,140.58/9,212.70 = 1,981.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,140.58x = 9,212.70 × 1,981.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,140.58x = 18,252,569.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,252,569.75/6,140.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,972.45

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