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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,133.77, 9,199.46 and 2,385.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,133.77, 9,199.46 and 2,385.56 is: 3,577.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,133.77 : 9,199.46 = 2,385.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,133.77/9,199.46 = 2,385.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,133.77x = 9,199.46 × 2,385.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,133.77x = 21,945,805.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,945,805.87/6,133.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.87

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