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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,128.48, 9,187.16 and 2,230.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,128.48, 9,187.16 and 2,230.12 is: 3,343.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,128.48 : 9,187.16 = 2,230.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,128.48/9,187.16 = 2,230.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,128.48x = 9,187.16 × 2,230.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,128.48x = 20,488,469.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,488,469.26/6,128.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.16

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