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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,140.70, 9,196.98 and 4,821.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,140.70, 9,196.98 and 4,821.44 is: 7,221.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,140.70 : 9,196.98 = 4,821.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,140.70/9,196.98 = 4,821.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,140.70x = 9,196.98 × 4,821.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,140.70x = 44,342,687.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,342,687.25/6,140.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,221.11

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