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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,125.46, 9,189.41 and 2,229.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,125.46, 9,189.41 and 2,229.36 is: 3,344.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,125.46 : 9,189.41 = 2,229.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,125.46/9,189.41 = 2,229.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,125.46x = 9,189.41 × 2,229.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,125.46x = 20,486,503.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,486,503.08/6,125.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.48

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