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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,130.62, 9,196.34 and 2,237.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,130.62, 9,196.34 and 2,237.76 is: 3,356.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,130.62 : 9,196.34 = 2,237.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,130.62/9,196.34 = 2,237.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,130.62x = 9,196.34 × 2,237.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,130.62x = 20,579,190.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,579,190.61/6,130.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,356.79

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