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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,127.32, 9,194.58 and 2,231.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,127.32, 9,194.58 and 2,231.96 is: 3,349.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,127.32 : 9,194.58 = 2,231.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,127.32/9,194.58 = 2,231.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,127.32x = 9,194.58 × 2,231.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,127.32x = 20,521,934.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,521,934.78/6,127.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.25

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