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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,125.28, 9,188.52 and 2,229.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,125.28, 9,188.52 and 2,229.96 is: 3,345.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,125.28 : 9,188.52 = 2,229.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,125.28/9,188.52 = 2,229.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,125.28x = 9,188.52 × 2,229.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,125.28x = 20,490,032.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,490,032.06/6,125.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.16

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