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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,125.36, 9,179.93 and 2,226.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,125.36, 9,179.93 and 2,226.02 is: 3,336.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,125.36 : 9,179.93 = 2,226.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,125.36/9,179.93 = 2,226.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,125.36x = 9,179.93 × 2,226.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,125.36x = 20,434,667.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,434,667.44/6,125.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.08

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