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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,141.68, 9,213.72 and 2,445.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,141.68, 9,213.72 and 2,445.64 is: 3,668.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,141.68 : 9,213.72 = 2,445.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,141.68/9,213.72 = 2,445.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,141.68x = 9,213.72 × 2,445.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,141.68x = 22,533,442.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,533,442.18/6,141.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.94

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