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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,125.08, 9,184.72 and 2,229

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,125.08, 9,184.72 and 2,229 is: 3,342.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,125.08 : 9,184.72 = 2,229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,125.08/9,184.72 = 2,229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,125.08x = 9,184.72 × 2,229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,125.08x = 20,472,740.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,472,740.88/6,125.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.44

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