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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,159.15, 9,240.69 and 2,207.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,159.15, 9,240.69 and 2,207.74 is: 3,312.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,159.15 : 9,240.69 = 2,207.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,159.15/9,240.69 = 2,207.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,159.15x = 9,240.69 × 2,207.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,159.15x = 20,401,040.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,401,040.94/6,159.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,312.31

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