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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,122.52, 9,185.22 and 2,226.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,122.52, 9,185.22 and 2,226.96 is: 3,340.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,122.52 : 9,185.22 = 2,226.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,122.52/9,185.22 = 2,226.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,122.52x = 9,185.22 × 2,226.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,122.52x = 20,455,117.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,455,117.53/6,122.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,340.96

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