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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,125.91, 9,191.03 and 2,230.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,125.91, 9,191.03 and 2,230.71 is: 3,346.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,125.91 : 9,191.03 = 2,230.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,125.91/9,191.03 = 2,230.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,125.91x = 9,191.03 × 2,230.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,125.91x = 20,502,522.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,502,522.53/6,125.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.85

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