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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,141.44, 9,214.08 and 4,682.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,141.44, 9,214.08 and 4,682.24 is: 7,024.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,141.44 : 9,214.08 = 4,682.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,141.44/9,214.08 = 4,682.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,141.44x = 9,214.08 × 4,682.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,141.44x = 43,142,533.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,142,533.94/6,141.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,024.82

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