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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,126.08, 9,186.22 and 2,230

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,126.08, 9,186.22 and 2,230 is: 3,343.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,126.08 : 9,186.22 = 2,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,126.08/9,186.22 = 2,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,126.08x = 9,186.22 × 2,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,126.08x = 20,485,270.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,485,270.60/6,126.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.94

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