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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,122.57, 9,185.20 and 2,226.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,122.57, 9,185.20 and 2,226.94 is: 3,340.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,122.57 : 9,185.20 = 2,226.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,122.57/9,185.20 = 2,226.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,122.57x = 9,185.20 × 2,226.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,122.57x = 20,454,860.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,454,860.76/6,122.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,340.90

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