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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,127.48, 9,185.66 and 2,229.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,127.48, 9,185.66 and 2,229.12 is: 3,341.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,127.48 : 9,185.66 = 2,229.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,127.48/9,185.66 = 2,229.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,127.48x = 9,185.66 × 2,229.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,127.48x = 20,475,938.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,475,938.42/6,127.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.66

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