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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,144.48, 9,213.12 and 2,444.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,144.48, 9,213.12 and 2,444.40 is: 3,665.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,144.48 : 9,213.12 = 2,444.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,144.48/9,213.12 = 2,444.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,144.48x = 9,213.12 × 2,444.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,144.48x = 22,520,550.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,520,550.53/6,144.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.17

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