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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,123.66, 9,189.58 and 2,228.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,123.66, 9,189.58 and 2,228.07 is: 3,343.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,123.66 : 9,189.58 = 2,228.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,123.66/9,189.58 = 2,228.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,123.66x = 9,189.58 × 2,228.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,123.66x = 20,474,970.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,474,970.42/6,123.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.58

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