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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,120.57, 9,176.81 and 2,225.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,120.57, 9,176.81 and 2,225.01 is: 3,336.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,120.57 : 9,176.81 = 2,225.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,120.57/9,176.81 = 2,225.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,120.57x = 9,176.81 × 2,225.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,120.57x = 20,418,482.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,418,482.89/6,120.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.04

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