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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,131.53, 9,198.57 and 2,235.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,131.53, 9,198.57 and 2,235.97 is: 3,354.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,131.53 : 9,198.57 = 2,235.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,131.53/9,198.57 = 2,235.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,131.53x = 9,198.57 × 2,235.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,131.53x = 20,567,726.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,567,726.56/6,131.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.42

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