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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,127.08, 9,187.72 and 2,231

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,127.08, 9,187.72 and 2,231 is: 3,345.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,127.08 : 9,187.72 = 2,231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,127.08/9,187.72 = 2,231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,127.08x = 9,187.72 × 2,231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,127.08x = 20,497,803.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,497,803.32/6,127.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.44

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