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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,141.63, 9,212.45 and 2,243.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,141.63, 9,212.45 and 2,243.91 is: 3,365.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,141.63 : 9,212.45 = 2,243.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,141.63/9,212.45 = 2,243.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,141.63x = 9,212.45 × 2,243.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,141.63x = 20,671,897.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,671,897.46/6,141.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,365.87

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