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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,132.78, 9,199.58 and 2,236.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,132.78, 9,199.58 and 2,236.14 is: 3,354.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,132.78 : 9,199.58 = 2,236.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,132.78/9,199.58 = 2,236.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,132.78x = 9,199.58 × 2,236.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,132.78x = 20,571,537.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,571,537.64/6,132.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.36

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