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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,140.70, 9,204.15 and 2,441.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,140.70, 9,204.15 and 2,441.93 is: 3,660.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,140.70 : 9,204.15 = 2,441.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,140.70/9,204.15 = 2,441.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,140.70x = 9,204.15 × 2,441.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,140.70x = 22,475,843.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,475,843.99/6,140.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.14

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