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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,132.68, 9,200.37 and 2,237.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,132.68, 9,200.37 and 2,237.07 is: 3,356.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,132.68 : 9,200.37 = 2,237.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,132.68/9,200.37 = 2,237.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,132.68x = 9,200.37 × 2,237.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,132.68x = 20,581,871.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,581,871.72/6,132.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,356.10

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