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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,124.91, 9,189.53 and 2,229.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,124.91, 9,189.53 and 2,229.71 is: 3,345.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,124.91 : 9,189.53 = 2,229.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,124.91/9,189.53 = 2,229.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,124.91x = 9,189.53 × 2,229.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,124.91x = 20,489,975.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,489,975.79/6,124.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.35

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