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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,245.08, 9,366.54 and 2,141.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,245.08, 9,366.54 and 2,141.08 is: 3,211.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,245.08 : 9,366.54 = 2,141.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,245.08/9,366.54 = 2,141.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,245.08x = 9,366.54 × 2,141.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,245.08x = 20,054,511.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,054,511.46/6,245.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.25

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