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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,122.28, 9,187.05 and 2,226.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,122.28, 9,187.05 and 2,226.99 is: 3,341.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,122.28 : 9,187.05 = 2,226.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,122.28/9,187.05 = 2,226.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,122.28x = 9,187.05 × 2,226.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,122.28x = 20,459,468.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,459,468.48/6,122.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.81

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