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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,140.88, 9,211.32 and 2,243.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,140.88, 9,211.32 and 2,243.16 is: 3,364.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,140.88 : 9,211.32 = 2,243.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,140.88/9,211.32 = 2,243.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,140.88x = 9,211.32 × 2,243.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,140.88x = 20,662,464.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,662,464.57/6,140.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.74

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