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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,132.72, 9,199.09 and 2,236.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,132.72, 9,199.09 and 2,236.22 is: 3,354.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,132.72 : 9,199.09 = 2,236.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,132.72/9,199.09 = 2,236.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,132.72x = 9,199.09 × 2,236.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,132.72x = 20,571,180.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,571,180.34/6,132.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.33

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