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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,144.27, 9,211.32 and 2,394.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,144.27, 9,211.32 and 2,394.20 is: 3,589.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,144.27 : 9,211.32 = 2,394.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,144.27/9,211.32 = 2,394.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,144.27x = 9,211.32 × 2,394.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,144.27x = 22,053,696.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,053,696.29/6,144.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.31

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