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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,142.22, 9,211.98 and 2,443.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,142.22, 9,211.98 and 2,443.76 is: 3,665.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,142.22 : 9,211.98 = 2,443.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,142.22/9,211.98 = 2,443.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,142.22x = 9,211.98 × 2,443.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,142.22x = 22,511,868.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,511,868.24/6,142.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.10

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