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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,125.95, 9,189.24 and 2,230.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,125.95, 9,189.24 and 2,230.21 is: 3,345.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,125.95 : 9,189.24 = 2,230.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,125.95/9,189.24 = 2,230.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,125.95x = 9,189.24 × 2,230.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,125.95x = 20,493,934.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,493,934.94/6,125.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.43

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