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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,126.22, 9,185.28 and 2,228.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,126.22, 9,185.28 and 2,228.50 is: 3,341.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,126.22 : 9,185.28 = 2,228.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,126.22/9,185.28 = 2,228.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,126.22x = 9,185.28 × 2,228.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,126.22x = 20,469,396.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,469,396.48/6,126.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.28

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