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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,133.38, 9,200.07 and 2,236.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,133.38, 9,200.07 and 2,236.89 is: 3,355.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,133.38 : 9,200.07 = 2,236.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,133.38/9,200.07 = 2,236.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,133.38x = 9,200.07 × 2,236.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,133.38x = 20,579,544.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,579,544.58/6,133.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.34

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