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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,123.53, 9,185.84 and 2,226.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,123.53, 9,185.84 and 2,226.89 is: 3,340.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,123.53 : 9,185.84 = 2,226.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,123.53/9,185.84 = 2,226.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,123.53x = 9,185.84 × 2,226.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,123.53x = 20,455,855.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,455,855.24/6,123.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,340.53

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