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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,121.96, 9,184.16 and 2,225.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,121.96, 9,184.16 and 2,225.86 is: 3,339.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,121.96 : 9,184.16 = 2,225.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,121.96/9,184.16 = 2,225.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,121.96x = 9,184.16 × 2,225.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,121.96x = 20,442,643.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,442,643.25/6,121.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,339.23

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