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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,127.48, 9,185.65 and 2,229.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,127.48, 9,185.65 and 2,229.13 is: 3,341.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,127.48 : 9,185.65 = 2,229.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,127.48/9,185.65 = 2,229.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,127.48x = 9,185.65 × 2,229.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,127.48x = 20,476,007.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,476,007.98/6,127.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.67

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