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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,142.82, 9,214.83 and 2,444.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,142.82, 9,214.83 and 2,444.19 is: 3,666.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,142.82 : 9,214.83 = 2,444.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,142.82/9,214.83 = 2,444.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,142.82x = 9,214.83 × 2,444.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,142.82x = 22,522,760.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,522,760.45/6,142.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.52

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