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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,131.70, 9,196.47 and 2,182.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,131.70, 9,196.47 and 2,182.28 is: 3,273.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,131.70 : 9,196.47 = 2,182.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,131.70/9,196.47 = 2,182.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,131.70x = 9,196.47 × 2,182.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,131.70x = 20,069,226.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,069,226.57/6,131.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.03

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