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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,130.98, 9,189.18 and 2,230.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,130.98, 9,189.18 and 2,230.86 is: 3,343.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,130.98 : 9,189.18 = 2,230.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,130.98/9,189.18 = 2,230.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,130.98x = 9,189.18 × 2,230.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,130.98x = 20,499,774.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,499,774.09/6,130.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.64

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