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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,131.93, 9,199.25 and 2,236.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,131.93, 9,199.25 and 2,236.32 is: 3,354.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,131.93 : 9,199.25 = 2,236.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,131.93/9,199.25 = 2,236.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,131.93x = 9,199.25 × 2,236.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,131.93x = 20,572,455.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,572,455.58/6,131.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.98

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