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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,141.06, 9,212.76 and 3,366.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,141.06, 9,212.76 and 3,366.23 is: 5,049.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,141.06 : 9,212.76 = 3,366.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,141.06/9,212.76 = 3,366.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,141.06x = 9,212.76 × 3,366.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,141.06x = 31,012,223.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,012,223.03/6,141.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,049.98

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