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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,128.08, 9,186.42 and 2,231.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,128.08, 9,186.42 and 2,231.60 is: 3,345.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,128.08 : 9,186.42 = 2,231.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,128.08/9,186.42 = 2,231.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,128.08x = 9,186.42 × 2,231.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,128.08x = 20,500,414.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,500,414.87/6,128.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.32

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