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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,127.98, 9,184.68 and 2,227.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,127.98, 9,184.68 and 2,227.86 is: 3,339.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,127.98 : 9,184.68 = 2,227.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,127.98/9,184.68 = 2,227.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,127.98x = 9,184.68 × 2,227.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,127.98x = 20,462,181.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,462,181.18/6,127.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,339.14

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