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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,140.67, 9,212.00 and 2,442.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,140.67, 9,212.00 and 2,442.93 is: 3,664.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,140.67 : 9,212.00 = 2,442.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,140.67/9,212.00 = 2,442.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,140.67x = 9,212.00 × 2,442.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,140.67x = 22,504,258.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,504,258.95/6,140.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.79

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