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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,141.22, 9,212.43 and 2,244.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,141.22, 9,212.43 and 2,244.71 is: 3,367.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,141.22 : 9,212.43 = 2,244.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,141.22/9,212.43 = 2,244.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,141.22x = 9,212.43 × 2,244.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,141.22x = 20,679,265.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,679,265.19/6,141.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.29

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