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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,132.70, 9,199.73 and 2,237.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,132.70, 9,199.73 and 2,237.95 is: 3,357.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,132.70 : 9,199.73 = 2,237.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,132.70/9,199.73 = 2,237.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,132.70x = 9,199.73 × 2,237.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,132.70x = 20,588,535.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,588,535.75/6,132.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.17

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