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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,129.76, 9,196.08 and 2,236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,129.76, 9,196.08 and 2,236 is: 3,354.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,129.76 : 9,196.08 = 2,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,129.76/9,196.08 = 2,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,129.76x = 9,196.08 × 2,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,129.76x = 20,562,434.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,562,434.88/6,129.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.53

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