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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,141.68, 9,206.24 and 2,442.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,141.68, 9,206.24 and 2,442.88 is: 3,661.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,141.68 : 9,206.24 = 2,442.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,141.68/9,206.24 = 2,442.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,141.68x = 9,206.24 × 2,442.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,141.68x = 22,489,739.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,489,739.57/6,141.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.82

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