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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,143.20, 9,207.90 and 2,444.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,143.20, 9,207.90 and 2,444.43 is: 3,663.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,143.20 : 9,207.90 = 2,444.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,143.20/9,207.90 = 2,444.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,143.20x = 9,207.90 × 2,444.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,143.20x = 22,508,067.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,508,067.00/6,143.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.90

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