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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,125.48, 9,182.65 and 2,227.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,125.48, 9,182.65 and 2,227.13 is: 3,338.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,125.48 : 9,182.65 = 2,227.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,125.48/9,182.65 = 2,227.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,125.48x = 9,182.65 × 2,227.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,125.48x = 20,450,955.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,450,955.29/6,125.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,338.67

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