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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,141.17, 9,210.83 and 2,244.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,141.17, 9,210.83 and 2,244.67 is: 3,366.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,141.17 : 9,210.83 = 2,244.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,141.17/9,210.83 = 2,244.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,141.17x = 9,210.83 × 2,244.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,141.17x = 20,675,239.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,675,239.53/6,141.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.66

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