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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,240.32, 9,361.12 and 2,136.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,240.32, 9,361.12 and 2,136.64 is: 3,205.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,240.32 : 9,361.12 = 2,136.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,240.32/9,361.12 = 2,136.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,240.32x = 9,361.12 × 2,136.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,240.32x = 20,001,343.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,001,343.44/6,240.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.18

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