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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,133.72, 9,200.73 and 2,238.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,133.72, 9,200.73 and 2,238.13 is: 3,357.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,133.72 : 9,200.73 = 2,238.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,133.72/9,200.73 = 2,238.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,133.72x = 9,200.73 × 2,238.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,133.72x = 20,592,383.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,592,383.83/6,133.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.24

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